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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.29, 3,301.37 and 1,448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.29, 3,301.37 and 1,448.06 is: 1,998.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.29 : 3,301.37 = 1,448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.29/3,301.37 = 1,448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.29x = 3,301.37 × 1,448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.29x = 4,780,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,558.10/2,392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.32

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