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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.59, 3,312.79 and 1,338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.59, 3,312.79 and 1,338.34 is: 1,846.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.59 : 3,312.79 = 1,338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.59/3,312.79 = 1,338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.59x = 3,312.79 × 1,338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.59x = 4,433,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,627.74/2,400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.89

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