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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.16, 3,299.88 and 1,343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.16, 3,299.88 and 1,343.32 is: 1,853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.16 : 3,299.88 = 1,343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.16/3,299.88 = 1,343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.16x = 3,299.88 × 1,343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.16x = 4,432,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,794.80/2,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.83

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