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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442, 3,369.96 and 1,394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442, 3,369.96 and 1,394.04 is: 1,923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442 : 3,369.96 = 1,394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442/3,369.96 = 1,394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442x = 3,369.96 × 1,394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442x = 4,697,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,859.04/2,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.78

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