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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.91, 3,300.82 and 1,343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.91, 3,300.82 and 1,343.97 is: 1,854.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.91 : 3,300.82 = 1,343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.91/3,300.82 = 1,343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.91x = 3,300.82 × 1,343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.91x = 4,436,199.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,199.70/2,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.67

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