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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.73, 3,297.60 and 1,459.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.73, 3,297.60 and 1,459.23 is: 2,012.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.73 : 3,297.60 = 1,459.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.73/3,297.60 = 1,459.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.73x = 3,297.60 × 1,459.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.73x = 4,811,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,956.85/2,390.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.76

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