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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.50, 3,301.65 and 1,344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.50, 3,301.65 and 1,344.57 is: 1,855.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.50 : 3,301.65 = 1,344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.50/3,301.65 = 1,344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.50x = 3,301.65 × 1,344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.50x = 4,439,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,299.54/2,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.51

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