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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.13, 3,312.34 and 1,352.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.13, 3,312.34 and 1,352.19 is: 1,866.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.13 : 3,312.34 = 1,352.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.13/3,312.34 = 1,352.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.13x = 3,312.34 × 1,352.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.13x = 4,478,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,913.02/2,400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.12

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