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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.82, 3,300.38 and 1,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.82, 3,300.38 and 1,329.50 is: 1,834.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.82 : 3,300.38 = 1,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.82/3,300.38 = 1,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.82x = 3,300.38 × 1,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.82x = 4,387,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,855.21/2,391.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.53

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