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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.79, 3,662.11 and 1,344.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.79, 3,662.11 and 1,344.67 is: 2,018.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.79 : 3,662.11 = 1,344.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.79/3,662.11 = 1,344.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.79x = 3,662.11 × 1,344.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.79x = 4,924,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,321.98/2,439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.34

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