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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.92, 3,371.46 and 1,395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.92, 3,371.46 and 1,395.08 is: 1,925.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.92 : 3,371.46 = 1,395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.92/3,371.46 = 1,395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.92x = 3,371.46 × 1,395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.92x = 4,703,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,456.42/2,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.34

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