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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.98, 3,371.38 and 1,395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.98, 3,371.38 and 1,395.14 is: 1,925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.98 : 3,371.38 = 1,395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.98/3,371.38 = 1,395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.98x = 3,371.38 × 1,395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.98x = 4,703,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,547.09/2,442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.33

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