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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.78, 3,371.16 and 1,395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.78, 3,371.16 and 1,395.18 is: 1,925.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.78 : 3,371.16 = 1,395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.78/3,371.16 = 1,395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.78x = 3,371.16 × 1,395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.78x = 4,703,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,375.01/2,442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.42

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