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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.76, 3,300.78 and 1,495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.76, 3,300.78 and 1,495.36 is: 2,063.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.76 : 3,300.78 = 1,495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.76/3,300.78 = 1,495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.76x = 3,300.78 × 1,495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.76x = 4,935,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,854.38/2,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.69

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