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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.50, 3,300.31 and 1,329.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.50, 3,300.31 and 1,329.33 is: 1,834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.50 : 3,300.31 = 1,329.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.50/3,300.31 = 1,329.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.50x = 3,300.31 × 1,329.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.50x = 4,387,207.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,207.65/2,391.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.50

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