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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.08, 3,299.70 and 1,328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.08, 3,299.70 and 1,328.86 is: 1,833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.08 : 3,299.70 = 1,328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.08/3,299.70 = 1,328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.08x = 3,299.70 × 1,328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.08x = 4,384,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,839.34/2,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.83

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