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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.61, 3,364.45 and 1,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.61, 3,364.45 and 1,376.25 is: 1,898.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.61 : 3,364.45 = 1,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.61/3,364.45 = 1,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.61x = 3,364.45 × 1,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.61x = 4,630,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,308.26/2,438.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.75

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