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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.24, 3,652.62 and 1,342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.24, 3,652.62 and 1,342.41 is: 2,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.24 : 3,652.62 = 1,342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.24/3,652.62 = 1,342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.24x = 3,652.62 × 1,342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.24x = 4,903,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,313.61/2,439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.18

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