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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.69, 3,366.81 and 1,391.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.69, 3,366.81 and 1,391.69 is: 1,920.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.69 : 3,366.81 = 1,391.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.69/3,366.81 = 1,391.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.69x = 3,366.81 × 1,391.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.69x = 4,685,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,538.97/2,439.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.55

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