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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.56, 3,301.56 and 1,330.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.56, 3,301.56 and 1,330.23 is: 1,835.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.56 : 3,301.56 = 1,330.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.56/3,301.56 = 1,330.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.56x = 3,301.56 × 1,330.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.56x = 4,391,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,834.16/2,392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.62

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