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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.59, 3,370.73 and 1,394.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.59, 3,370.73 and 1,394.63 is: 1,924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.59 : 3,370.73 = 1,394.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.59/3,370.73 = 1,394.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.59x = 3,370.73 × 1,394.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.59x = 4,700,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,897.35/2,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.56

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