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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.68, 3,371.08 and 1,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.68, 3,371.08 and 1,394.80 is: 1,924.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.68 : 3,371.08 = 1,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.68/3,371.08 = 1,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.68x = 3,371.08 × 1,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.68x = 4,701,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,982.38/2,442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.93

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