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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.59, 3,365.79 and 1,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.59, 3,365.79 and 1,377.22 is: 1,900.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.59 : 3,365.79 = 1,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.59/3,365.79 = 1,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.59x = 3,365.79 × 1,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.59x = 4,635,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,419.72/2,439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.09

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