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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.92, 3,302.28 and 1,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.92, 3,302.28 and 1,448.84 is: 1,999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.92 : 3,302.28 = 1,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.92/3,302.28 = 1,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.92x = 3,302.28 × 1,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.92x = 4,784,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,458.84/2,392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.42

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