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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.51, 3,338.53 and 1,371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.51, 3,338.53 and 1,371.91 is: 1,893.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.51 : 3,338.53 = 1,371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.51/3,338.53 = 1,371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.51x = 3,338.53 × 1,371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.51x = 4,580,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,162.69/2,419.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.01

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