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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.32, 3,373.19 and 1,396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.32, 3,373.19 and 1,396.38 is: 1,927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.32 : 3,373.19 = 1,396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.32/3,373.19 = 1,396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.32x = 3,373.19 × 1,396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.32x = 4,710,255.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,255.05/2,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.02

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