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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.32, 3,365.42 and 1,376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.32, 3,365.42 and 1,376.94 is: 1,899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.32 : 3,365.42 = 1,376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.32/3,365.42 = 1,376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.32x = 3,365.42 × 1,376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.32x = 4,633,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,987.15/2,439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.71

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