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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.66, 3,370.89 and 1,394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.66, 3,370.89 and 1,394.76 is: 1,924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.66 : 3,370.89 = 1,394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.66/3,370.89 = 1,394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.66x = 3,370.89 × 1,394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.66x = 4,701,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,582.54/2,442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.78

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