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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.88, 3,299.46 and 1,328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.88, 3,299.46 and 1,328.70 is: 1,833.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.88 : 3,299.46 = 1,328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.88/3,299.46 = 1,328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.88x = 3,299.46 × 1,328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.88x = 4,383,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,992.50/2,390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.63

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