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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.48, 3,301.20 and 1,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.48, 3,301.20 and 1,344.56 is: 1,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.48 : 3,301.20 = 1,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.48/3,301.20 = 1,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.48x = 3,301.20 × 1,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.48x = 4,438,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,661.47/2,392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.26

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