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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.21, 3,312.74 and 1,352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.21, 3,312.74 and 1,352.27 is: 1,866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.21 : 3,312.74 = 1,352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.21/3,312.74 = 1,352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.21x = 3,312.74 × 1,352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.21x = 4,479,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,730.58/2,400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.39

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