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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.82, 3,339.54 and 1,372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.82, 3,339.54 and 1,372.07 is: 1,893.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.82 : 3,339.54 = 1,372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.82/3,339.54 = 1,372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.82x = 3,339.54 × 1,372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.82x = 4,582,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,082.65/2,419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.56

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