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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.23, 3,364.95 and 1,390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.23, 3,364.95 and 1,390.27 is: 1,918.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.23 : 3,364.95 = 1,390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.23/3,364.95 = 1,390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.23x = 3,364.95 × 1,390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.23x = 4,678,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,189.04/2,438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.68

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