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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.95, 3,314.68 and 1,339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.95, 3,314.68 and 1,339.72 is: 1,848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.95 : 3,314.68 = 1,339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.95/3,314.68 = 1,339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.95x = 3,314.68 × 1,339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.95x = 4,440,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,729.87/2,401.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.80

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