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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.91, 3,300.47 and 1,343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.91, 3,300.47 and 1,343.77 is: 1,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.91 : 3,300.47 = 1,343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.91/3,300.47 = 1,343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.91x = 3,300.47 × 1,343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.91x = 4,435,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,072.57/2,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.20

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