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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.31, 3,340.04 and 1,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.31, 3,340.04 and 1,372.38 is: 1,893.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.31 : 3,340.04 = 1,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.31/3,340.04 = 1,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.31x = 3,340.04 × 1,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.31x = 4,583,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,804.10/2,420.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.89

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