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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.35, 3,301.08 and 1,344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.35, 3,301.08 and 1,344.21 is: 1,854.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.35 : 3,301.08 = 1,344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.35/3,301.08 = 1,344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.35x = 3,301.08 × 1,344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.35x = 4,437,344.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,344.75/2,392.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.81

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