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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.17, 3,367.44 and 1,392.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.17, 3,367.44 and 1,392.30 is: 1,921.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.17 : 3,367.44 = 1,392.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.17/3,367.44 = 1,392.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.17x = 3,367.44 × 1,392.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.17x = 4,688,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,486.71/2,440.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.38

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