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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.03, 3,299.94 and 1,343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.03, 3,299.94 and 1,343.10 is: 1,853.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.03 : 3,299.94 = 1,343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.03/3,299.94 = 1,343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.03x = 3,299.94 × 1,343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.03x = 4,432,126.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,126.20/2,391.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.65

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