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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.31, 3,301.66 and 1,344.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.31, 3,301.66 and 1,344.71 is: 1,855.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.31 : 3,301.66 = 1,344.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.31/3,301.66 = 1,344.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.31x = 3,301.66 × 1,344.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.31x = 4,439,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,785.15/2,392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.86

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