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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.24, 3,299.37 and 1,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.24, 3,299.37 and 1,343.24 is: 1,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.24 : 3,299.37 = 1,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.24/3,299.37 = 1,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.24x = 3,299.37 × 1,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.24x = 4,431,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,829.26/2,391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.36

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