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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.69, 3,300.63 and 1,343.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.69, 3,300.63 and 1,343.75 is: 1,854.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.69 : 3,300.63 = 1,343.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.69/3,300.63 = 1,343.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.69x = 3,300.63 × 1,343.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.69x = 4,435,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,221.56/2,391.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.43

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