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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.43, 3,291.78 and 2,075.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.43, 3,291.78 and 2,075.43 is: 2,856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.43 : 3,291.78 = 2,075.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.43/3,291.78 = 2,075.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.43x = 3,291.78 × 2,075.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.43x = 6,831,848.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,831,848.30/2,391.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.80

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