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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.19, 3,364.74 and 1,390.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.19, 3,364.74 and 1,390.19 is: 1,918.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.19 : 3,364.74 = 1,390.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.19/3,364.74 = 1,390.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.19x = 3,364.74 × 1,390.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.19x = 4,677,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,611.08/2,438.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.48

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