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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.85, 3,365.57 and 1,362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.85, 3,365.57 and 1,362.14 is: 1,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.85 : 3,365.57 = 1,362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.85/3,365.57 = 1,362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.85x = 3,365.57 × 1,362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.85x = 4,584,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,360.69/2,438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.73

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