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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.33, 3,369.83 and 1,380.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.33, 3,369.83 and 1,380.11 is: 1,904.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.33 : 3,369.83 = 1,380.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.33/3,369.83 = 1,380.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.33x = 3,369.83 × 1,380.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.33x = 4,650,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,736.08/2,442.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.22

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