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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.57, 3,301.41 and 1,330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.57, 3,301.41 and 1,330.26 is: 1,835.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.57 : 3,301.41 = 1,330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.57/3,301.41 = 1,330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.57x = 3,301.41 × 1,330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.57x = 4,391,733.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,733.67/2,392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.57

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