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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.57, 3,300.39 and 1,460.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.57, 3,300.39 and 1,460.07 is: 2,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.57 : 3,300.39 = 1,460.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.57/3,300.39 = 1,460.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.57x = 3,300.39 × 1,460.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.57x = 4,818,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,800.43/2,391.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.91

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