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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.02, 3,370.21 and 1,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.02, 3,370.21 and 1,393.88 is: 1,923.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.02 : 3,370.21 = 1,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.02/3,370.21 = 1,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.02x = 3,370.21 × 1,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.02x = 4,697,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,647.98/2,442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.68

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