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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.89, 3,491.51 and 1,461.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.89, 3,491.51 and 1,461.38 is: 2,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.89 : 3,491.51 = 1,461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.89/3,491.51 = 1,461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.89x = 3,491.51 × 1,461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.89x = 5,102,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,398.12/2,328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.92

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