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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.41, 3,297.29 and 2,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.41, 3,297.29 and 2,059.26 is: 2,839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.41 : 3,297.29 = 2,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.41/3,297.29 = 2,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.41x = 3,297.29 × 2,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.41x = 6,789,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,967.11/2,391.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.32

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