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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.03, 3,652.26 and 1,338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.03, 3,652.26 and 1,338.10 is: 2,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.03 : 3,652.26 = 1,338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.03/3,652.26 = 1,338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.03x = 3,652.26 × 1,338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.03x = 4,887,089.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,089.11/2,434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.82

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