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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.79, 3,302.39 and 1,448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.79, 3,302.39 and 1,448.69 is: 1,999.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.79 : 3,302.39 = 1,448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.79/3,302.39 = 1,448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.79x = 3,302.39 × 1,448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.79x = 4,784,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,132.13/2,392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.39

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