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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.72, 3,313.20 and 1,352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.72, 3,313.20 and 1,352.98 is: 1,867.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.72 : 3,313.20 = 1,352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.72/3,313.20 = 1,352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.72x = 3,313.20 × 1,352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.72x = 4,482,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,693.34/2,400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.23

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