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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.12, 3,301.20 and 1,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.12, 3,301.20 and 1,344.24 is: 1,855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.12 : 3,301.20 = 1,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.12/3,301.20 = 1,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.12x = 3,301.20 × 1,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.12x = 4,437,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,605.09/2,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.09

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