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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.33, 3,341.34 and 1,373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.33, 3,341.34 and 1,373.39 is: 1,895.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.33 : 3,341.34 = 1,373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.33/3,341.34 = 1,373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.33x = 3,341.34 × 1,373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.33x = 4,588,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,946.24/2,421.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.22

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