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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.65, 3,301.67 and 1,495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.65, 3,301.67 and 1,495.88 is: 2,065.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.65 : 3,301.67 = 1,495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.65/3,301.67 = 1,495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.65x = 3,301.67 × 1,495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.65x = 4,938,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,878.13/2,391.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.05

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