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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.91, 3,301.85 and 1,344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.91, 3,301.85 and 1,344.77 is: 1,855.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.91 : 3,301.85 = 1,344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.91/3,301.85 = 1,344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.91x = 3,301.85 × 1,344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.91x = 4,440,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,228.82/2,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.58

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