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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.88, 3,371.04 and 1,395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.88, 3,371.04 and 1,395.12 is: 1,925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.88 : 3,371.04 = 1,395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.88/3,371.04 = 1,395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.88x = 3,371.04 × 1,395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.88x = 4,703,005.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,005.32/2,442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.19

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