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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.57, 3,312.51 and 1,338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.57, 3,312.51 and 1,338.09 is: 1,846.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.57 : 3,312.51 = 1,338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.57/3,312.51 = 1,338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.57x = 3,312.51 × 1,338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.57x = 4,432,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,448.90/2,400.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.41

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