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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.97, 3,299.54 and 1,343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.97, 3,299.54 and 1,343.04 is: 1,853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.97 : 3,299.54 = 1,343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.97/3,299.54 = 1,343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.97x = 3,299.54 × 1,343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.97x = 4,431,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,414.20/2,390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.40

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