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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.68, 3,338.98 and 1,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.68, 3,338.98 and 1,371.72 is: 1,892.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.68 : 3,338.98 = 1,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.68/3,338.98 = 1,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.68x = 3,338.98 × 1,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.68x = 4,580,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,145.65/2,419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.87

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