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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.82, 3,301.76 and 1,330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.82, 3,301.76 and 1,330.50 is: 1,835.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.82 : 3,301.76 = 1,330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.82/3,301.76 = 1,330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.82x = 3,301.76 × 1,330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.82x = 4,392,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,991.68/2,392.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.91

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