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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.16, 3,339.72 and 1,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.16, 3,339.72 and 1,372.28 is: 1,893.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.16 : 3,339.72 = 1,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.16/3,339.72 = 1,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.16x = 3,339.72 × 1,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.16x = 4,583,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,030.96/2,420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.69

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