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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.89, 3,660.38 and 1,343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.89, 3,660.38 and 1,343.69 is: 2,015.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.89 : 3,660.38 = 1,343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.89/3,660.38 = 1,343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.89x = 3,660.38 × 1,343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.89x = 4,918,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918,416.00/2,439.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.84

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