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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.74, 3,366.89 and 1,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.74, 3,366.89 and 1,377.72 is: 1,901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.74 : 3,366.89 = 1,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.74/3,366.89 = 1,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.74x = 3,366.89 × 1,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.74x = 4,638,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,624.80/2,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.28

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