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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.40, 3,341.52 and 1,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.40, 3,341.52 and 1,373.44 is: 1,895.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.40 : 3,341.52 = 1,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.40/3,341.52 = 1,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.40x = 3,341.52 × 1,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.40x = 4,589,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,377.23/2,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.34

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