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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.48, 3,312.27 and 1,352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.48, 3,312.27 and 1,352.52 is: 1,866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.48 : 3,312.27 = 1,352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.48/3,312.27 = 1,352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.48x = 3,312.27 × 1,352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.48x = 4,479,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,911.42/2,400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.26

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