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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.84, 3,298.92 and 1,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.84, 3,298.92 and 1,507.76 is: 2,080.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.84 : 3,298.92 = 1,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.84/3,298.92 = 1,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.84x = 3,298.92 × 1,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.84x = 4,973,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,979.62/2,390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.43

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