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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.49, 3,338.03 and 1,371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.49, 3,338.03 and 1,371.55 is: 1,892.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.49 : 3,338.03 = 1,371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.49/3,338.03 = 1,371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.49x = 3,338.03 × 1,371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.49x = 4,578,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,271.62/2,419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.25

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