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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.32, 3,341.28 and 1,373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.32, 3,341.28 and 1,373.42 is: 1,895.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.32 : 3,341.28 = 1,373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.32/3,341.28 = 1,373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.32x = 3,341.28 × 1,373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.32x = 4,588,980.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,980.78/2,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.24

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