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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.26, 3,301.50 and 1,344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.26, 3,301.50 and 1,344.42 is: 1,855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.26 : 3,301.50 = 1,344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.26/3,301.50 = 1,344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.26x = 3,301.50 × 1,344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.26x = 4,438,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,602.63/2,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.40

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