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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.32, 3,580.53 and 1,349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.32, 3,580.53 and 1,349.77 is: 2,021.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.32 : 3,580.53 = 1,349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.32/3,580.53 = 1,349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.32x = 3,580.53 × 1,349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.32x = 4,832,891.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,891.98/2,391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.01

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