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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.90, 3,339.54 and 1,371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.90, 3,339.54 and 1,371.96 is: 1,893.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.90 : 3,339.54 = 1,371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.90/3,339.54 = 1,371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.90x = 3,339.54 × 1,371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.90x = 4,581,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,715.30/2,419.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.35

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