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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.96, 3,371.37 and 1,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.96, 3,371.37 and 1,395 is: 1,925.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.96 : 3,371.37 = 1,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.96/3,371.37 = 1,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.96x = 3,371.37 × 1,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.96x = 4,703,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,061.15/2,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.15

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