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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.46, 3,657.96 and 1,344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.46, 3,657.96 and 1,344.42 is: 2,016.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.46 : 3,657.96 = 1,344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.46/3,657.96 = 1,344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.46x = 3,657.96 × 1,344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.46x = 4,917,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,834.58/2,438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.78

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