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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.37, 3,301.67 and 1,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.37, 3,301.67 and 1,330.24 is: 1,835.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.37 : 3,301.67 = 1,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.37/3,301.67 = 1,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.37x = 3,301.67 × 1,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.37x = 4,392,008.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,008.57/2,392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.84

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