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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.30, 3,364.80 and 1,390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.30, 3,364.80 and 1,390.25 is: 1,918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.30 : 3,364.80 = 1,390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.30/3,364.80 = 1,390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.30x = 3,364.80 × 1,390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.30x = 4,677,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,913.20/2,438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.51

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