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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.32, 3,299.33 and 1,507.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.32, 3,299.33 and 1,507.41 is: 2,079.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.32 : 3,299.33 = 1,507.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.32/3,299.33 = 1,507.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.32x = 3,299.33 × 1,507.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.32x = 4,973,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,446.80/2,391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.79

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