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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.90, 3,438.97 and 1,372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.90, 3,438.97 and 1,372.88 is: 1,894.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.90 : 3,438.97 = 1,372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.90/3,438.97 = 1,372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.90x = 3,438.97 × 1,372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.90x = 4,721,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,298.30/2,491.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.66

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