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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.92, 3,372.12 and 1,396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.92, 3,372.12 and 1,396.32 is: 1,926.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.92 : 3,372.12 = 1,396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.92/3,372.12 = 1,396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.92x = 3,372.12 × 1,396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.92x = 4,708,558.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,558.60/2,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.64

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