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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.94, 3,312.22 and 1,352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.94, 3,312.22 and 1,352.20 is: 1,866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.94 : 3,312.22 = 1,352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.94/3,312.22 = 1,352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.94x = 3,312.22 × 1,352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.94x = 4,478,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,783.88/2,399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.21

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