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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.17, 3,301.35 and 1,330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.17, 3,301.35 and 1,330.05 is: 1,835.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.17 : 3,301.35 = 1,330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.17/3,301.35 = 1,330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.17x = 3,301.35 × 1,330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.17x = 4,390,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,960.57/2,392.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.56

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