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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.96, 3,368.24 and 1,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.96, 3,368.24 and 1,392.72 is: 1,921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.96 : 3,368.24 = 1,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.96/3,368.24 = 1,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.96x = 3,368.24 × 1,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.96x = 4,691,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,015.21/2,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.79

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