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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.82, 3,313.91 and 1,339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.82, 3,313.91 and 1,339.59 is: 1,848.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.82 : 3,313.91 = 1,339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.82/3,313.91 = 1,339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.82x = 3,313.91 × 1,339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.82x = 4,439,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,292.45/2,401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.30

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