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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.19, 3,367.62 and 1,392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.19, 3,367.62 and 1,392.32 is: 1,921.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.19 : 3,367.62 = 1,392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.19/3,367.62 = 1,392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.19x = 3,367.62 × 1,392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.19x = 4,688,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,787.84/2,440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.49

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