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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.52, 3,301.84 and 1,330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.52, 3,301.84 and 1,330.36 is: 1,835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.52 : 3,301.84 = 1,330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.52/3,301.84 = 1,330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.52x = 3,301.84 × 1,330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.52x = 4,392,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,635.86/2,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.99

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