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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.38, 3,301.53 and 1,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.38, 3,301.53 and 1,344.44 is: 1,855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.38 : 3,301.53 = 1,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.38/3,301.53 = 1,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.38x = 3,301.53 × 1,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.38x = 4,438,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,712.21/2,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.35

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