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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.38, 3,367.62 and 1,392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.38, 3,367.62 and 1,392.45 is: 1,921.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.38 : 3,367.62 = 1,392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.38/3,367.62 = 1,392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.38x = 3,367.62 × 1,392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.38x = 4,689,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,242.47/2,440.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.52

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