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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.50, 3,367.92 and 1,392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.50, 3,367.92 and 1,392.66 is: 1,921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.50 : 3,367.92 = 1,392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.50/3,367.92 = 1,392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.50x = 3,367.92 × 1,392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.50x = 4,690,367.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,367.47/2,440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.89

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