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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.49, 3,338.71 and 1,357.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.49, 3,338.71 and 1,357.07 is: 1,872.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.49 : 3,338.71 = 1,357.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.49/3,338.71 = 1,357.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.49x = 3,338.71 × 1,357.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.49x = 4,530,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,843.09/2,419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.64

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