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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.52, 3,340.68 and 1,373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.52, 3,340.68 and 1,373.16 is: 1,895.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.52 : 3,340.68 = 1,373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.52/3,340.68 = 1,373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.52x = 3,340.68 × 1,373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.52x = 4,587,288.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,288.15/2,420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.17

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