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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.14, 3,313.33 and 1,338.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.14, 3,313.33 and 1,338.79 is: 1,847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.14 : 3,313.33 = 1,338.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.14/3,313.33 = 1,338.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.14x = 3,313.33 × 1,338.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.14x = 4,435,853.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,853.07/2,401.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.39

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