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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.14, 3,369.90 and 1,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.14, 3,369.90 and 1,394 is: 1,923.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.14 : 3,369.90 = 1,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.14/3,369.90 = 1,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.14x = 3,369.90 × 1,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.14x = 4,697,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,640.60/2,442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.58

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