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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.21, 3,299.85 and 1,343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.21, 3,299.85 and 1,343.25 is: 1,853.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.21 : 3,299.85 = 1,343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.21/3,299.85 = 1,343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.21x = 3,299.85 × 1,343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.21x = 4,432,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,523.51/2,391.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.67

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