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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.52, 3,338.94 and 1,371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.52, 3,338.94 and 1,371.56 is: 1,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.52 : 3,338.94 = 1,371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.52/3,338.94 = 1,371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.52x = 3,338.94 × 1,371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.52x = 4,579,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,556.55/2,419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.75

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