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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.72, 3,379.21 and 1,386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.72, 3,379.21 and 1,386.70 is: 1,913.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.72 : 3,379.21 = 1,386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.72/3,379.21 = 1,386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.72x = 3,379.21 × 1,386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.72x = 4,685,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,938.59/2,448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.63

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