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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.60, 3,301.72 and 1,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.60, 3,301.72 and 1,344.66 is: 1,855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.60 : 3,301.72 = 1,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.60/3,301.72 = 1,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.60x = 3,301.72 × 1,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.60x = 4,439,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,690.82/2,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.59

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