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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.47, 3,338.82 and 1,342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.47, 3,338.82 and 1,342.74 is: 1,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.47 : 3,338.82 = 1,342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.47/3,338.82 = 1,342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.47x = 3,338.82 × 1,342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.47x = 4,483,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,167.17/2,419.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.95

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