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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.47, 3,300.23 and 1,343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.47, 3,300.23 and 1,343.54 is: 1,854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.47 : 3,300.23 = 1,343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.47/3,300.23 = 1,343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.47x = 3,300.23 × 1,343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.47x = 4,433,991.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,991.01/2,391.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.09

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