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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.87, 3,365.65 and 1,319.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.87, 3,365.65 and 1,319.81 is: 1,821.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.87 : 3,365.65 = 1,319.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.87/3,365.65 = 1,319.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.87x = 3,365.65 × 1,319.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.87x = 4,442,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,023.64/2,438.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.34

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