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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.81, 3,366.86 and 1,391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.81, 3,366.86 and 1,391.67 is: 1,920.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.81 : 3,366.86 = 1,391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.81/3,366.86 = 1,391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.81x = 3,366.86 × 1,391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.81x = 4,685,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,551.10/2,439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.46

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