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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.63, 3,371.13 and 1,380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.63, 3,371.13 and 1,380.44 is: 1,905.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.63 : 3,371.13 = 1,380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.63/3,371.13 = 1,380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.63x = 3,371.13 × 1,380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.63x = 4,653,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,625.84/2,442.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.17

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