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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.86, 3,339.72 and 1,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.86, 3,339.72 and 1,372.26 is: 1,893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.86 : 3,339.72 = 1,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.86/3,339.72 = 1,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.86x = 3,339.72 × 1,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.86x = 4,582,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,964.17/2,419.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.90

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