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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.52, 3,299.09 and 1,328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.52, 3,299.09 and 1,328.38 is: 1,833.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.52 : 3,299.09 = 1,328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.52/3,299.09 = 1,328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.52x = 3,299.09 × 1,328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.52x = 4,382,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,445.17/2,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.26

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