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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.73, 3,359.87 and 1,372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.73, 3,359.87 and 1,372.49 is: 1,894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.73 : 3,359.87 = 1,372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.73/3,359.87 = 1,372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.73x = 3,359.87 × 1,372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.73x = 4,611,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,382.06/2,434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.01

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