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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.40, 3,303.32 and 1,799.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.40, 3,303.32 and 1,799.91 is: 2,487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.40 : 3,303.32 = 1,799.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.40/3,303.32 = 1,799.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.40x = 3,303.32 × 1,799.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.40x = 5,945,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945,669.70/2,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.31

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