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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.11, 3,364.58 and 1,319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.11, 3,364.58 and 1,319.04 is: 1,820.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.11 : 3,364.58 = 1,319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.11/3,364.58 = 1,319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.11x = 3,364.58 × 1,319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.11x = 4,438,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,014.86/2,438.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.27

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