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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.34, 3,301.28 and 1,448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.34, 3,301.28 and 1,448.66 is: 1,999.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.34 : 3,301.28 = 1,448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.34/3,301.28 = 1,448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.34x = 3,301.28 × 1,448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.34x = 4,782,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,432.28/2,392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.06

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