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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.69, 3,365.43 and 1,390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.69, 3,365.43 and 1,390.69 is: 1,919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.69 : 3,365.43 = 1,390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.69/3,365.43 = 1,390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.69x = 3,365.43 × 1,390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.69x = 4,680,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,253.02/2,438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.17

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