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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.76, 3,365.62 and 1,391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.76, 3,365.62 and 1,391.16 is: 1,919.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.76 : 3,365.62 = 1,391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.76/3,365.62 = 1,391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.76x = 3,365.62 × 1,391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.76x = 4,682,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,115.92/2,438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.88

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