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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.96, 3,299.46 and 1,506.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.96, 3,299.46 and 1,506.18 is: 2,077.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.96 : 3,299.46 = 1,506.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.96/3,299.46 = 1,506.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.96x = 3,299.46 × 1,506.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.96x = 4,969,580.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,580.66/2,391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.62

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