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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.35, 3,299.12 and 1,382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.35, 3,299.12 and 1,382.87 is: 1,907.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.35 : 3,299.12 = 1,382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.35/3,299.12 = 1,382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.35x = 3,299.12 × 1,382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.35x = 4,562,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,254.74/2,391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.82

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