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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.60, 3,300.05 and 1,343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.60, 3,300.05 and 1,343.46 is: 1,853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.60 : 3,300.05 = 1,343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.60/3,300.05 = 1,343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.60x = 3,300.05 × 1,343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.60x = 4,433,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,478.46/2,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.77

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