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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.04, 3,368.16 and 1,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.04, 3,368.16 and 1,392.72 is: 1,921.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.04 : 3,368.16 = 1,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.04/3,368.16 = 1,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.04x = 3,368.16 × 1,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.04x = 4,690,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,903.80/2,441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.68

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