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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.81, 3,312.93 and 1,338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.81, 3,312.93 and 1,338.51 is: 1,847.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.81 : 3,312.93 = 1,338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.81/3,312.93 = 1,338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.81x = 3,312.93 × 1,338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.81x = 4,434,389.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,389.93/2,400.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.04

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