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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.16, 3,364.92 and 1,390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.16, 3,364.92 and 1,390.56 is: 1,919.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.16 : 3,364.92 = 1,390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.16/3,364.92 = 1,390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.16x = 3,364.92 × 1,390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.16x = 4,679,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,123.16/2,438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.12

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