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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.55, 3,365.19 and 1,319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.55, 3,365.19 and 1,319.48 is: 1,820.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.55 : 3,365.19 = 1,319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.55/3,365.19 = 1,319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.55x = 3,365.19 × 1,319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.55x = 4,440,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,284.08/2,438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.87

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