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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.83, 3,300.85 and 1,397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.83, 3,300.85 and 1,397.05 is: 1,928.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.83 : 3,300.85 = 1,397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.83/3,300.85 = 1,397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.83x = 3,300.85 × 1,397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.83x = 4,611,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,445.99/2,391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.00

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