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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.12, 3,341.08 and 1,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.12, 3,341.08 and 1,373.28 is: 1,895.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.12 : 3,341.08 = 1,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.12/3,341.08 = 1,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.12x = 3,341.08 × 1,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.12x = 4,588,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,238.34/2,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.09

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