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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.29, 3,313.91 and 1,339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.29, 3,313.91 and 1,339.09 is: 1,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.29 : 3,313.91 = 1,339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.29/3,313.91 = 1,339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.29x = 3,313.91 × 1,339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.29x = 4,437,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,618.80/2,401.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.01

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