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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.73, 3,365.50 and 1,376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.73, 3,365.50 and 1,376.29 is: 1,899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.73 : 3,365.50 = 1,376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.73/3,365.50 = 1,376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.73x = 3,365.50 × 1,376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.73x = 4,631,907.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,907.34/2,438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.31

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