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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.88, 3,339.43 and 1,372.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.88, 3,339.43 and 1,372.01 is: 1,893.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.88 : 3,339.43 = 1,372.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.88/3,339.43 = 1,372.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.88x = 3,339.43 × 1,372.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.88x = 4,581,711.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,711.23/2,419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.37

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