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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.50, 3,365.14 and 1,319.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.50, 3,365.14 and 1,319.45 is: 1,820.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.50 : 3,365.14 = 1,319.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.50/3,365.14 = 1,319.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.50x = 3,365.14 × 1,319.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.50x = 4,440,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,133.97/2,438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.85

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