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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.26, 3,299.81 and 1,343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.26, 3,299.81 and 1,343.25 is: 1,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.26 : 3,299.81 = 1,343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.26/3,299.81 = 1,343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.26x = 3,299.81 × 1,343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.26x = 4,432,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,463.07/2,391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.61

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