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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.28, 3,301.66 and 1,344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.28, 3,301.66 and 1,344.35 is: 1,855.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.28 : 3,301.66 = 1,344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.28/3,301.66 = 1,344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.28x = 3,301.66 × 1,344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.28x = 4,438,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,570.11/2,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.37

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