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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.94, 3,346.41 and 1,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.94, 3,346.41 and 1,377.20 is: 1,900.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.94 : 3,346.41 = 1,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.94/3,346.41 = 1,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.94x = 3,346.41 × 1,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.94x = 4,608,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608,689.38/2,424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.54

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