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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.43, 3,338.80 and 1,357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.43, 3,338.80 and 1,357.18 is: 1,872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.43 : 3,338.80 = 1,357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.43/3,338.80 = 1,357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.43x = 3,338.80 × 1,357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.43x = 4,531,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,340.84/2,419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.90

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