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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.61, 3,371.25 and 1,394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.61, 3,371.25 and 1,394.74 is: 1,925.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.61 : 3,371.25 = 1,394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.61/3,371.25 = 1,394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.61x = 3,371.25 × 1,394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.61x = 4,702,017.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,017.23/2,442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.00

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