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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.83, 3,300.35 and 1,329.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.83, 3,300.35 and 1,329.41 is: 1,834.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.83 : 3,300.35 = 1,329.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.83/3,300.35 = 1,329.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.83x = 3,300.35 × 1,329.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.83x = 4,387,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,519.90/2,391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.38

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