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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.38, 3,438.17 and 1,372.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.38, 3,438.17 and 1,372.37 is: 1,893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.38 : 3,438.17 = 1,372.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.38/3,438.17 = 1,372.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.38x = 3,438.17 × 1,372.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.38x = 4,718,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,417.31/2,491.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.90

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