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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.92, 3,302.13 and 1,495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.92, 3,302.13 and 1,495.96 is: 2,065.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.92 : 3,302.13 = 1,495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.92/3,302.13 = 1,495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.92x = 3,302.13 × 1,495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.92x = 4,939,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,854.39/2,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.23

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