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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.72, 3,369.56 and 1,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.72, 3,369.56 and 1,393.76 is: 1,923.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.72 : 3,369.56 = 1,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.72/3,369.56 = 1,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.72x = 3,369.56 × 1,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.72x = 4,696,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,357.95/2,441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.38

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