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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.84, 3,299.40 and 1,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.84, 3,299.40 and 1,692 is: 2,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.84 : 3,299.40 = 1,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.84/3,299.40 = 1,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.84x = 3,299.40 × 1,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.84x = 5,582,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,584.80/2,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.01

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