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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.32, 3,301.56 and 1,330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.32, 3,301.56 and 1,330.14 is: 1,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.32 : 3,301.56 = 1,330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.32/3,301.56 = 1,330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.32x = 3,301.56 × 1,330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.32x = 4,391,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,537.02/2,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.68

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