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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.21, 3,312.27 and 1,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.21, 3,312.27 and 1,337.96 is: 1,846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.21 : 3,312.27 = 1,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.21/3,312.27 = 1,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.21x = 3,312.27 × 1,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.21x = 4,431,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,693.05/2,400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.38

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