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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.78, 3,364.29 and 1,389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.78, 3,364.29 and 1,389.86 is: 1,918.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.78 : 3,364.29 = 1,389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.78/3,364.29 = 1,389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.78x = 3,364.29 × 1,389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.78x = 4,675,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,892.10/2,437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.09

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