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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.71, 3,365.49 and 1,390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.71, 3,365.49 and 1,390.75 is: 1,919.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.71 : 3,365.49 = 1,390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.71/3,365.49 = 1,390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.71x = 3,365.49 × 1,390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.71x = 4,680,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,555.22/2,438.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.28

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