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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.11, 3,301.43 and 1,731.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.11, 3,301.43 and 1,731.15 is: 2,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.11 : 3,301.43 = 1,731.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.11/3,301.43 = 1,731.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.11x = 3,301.43 × 1,731.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.11x = 5,715,261.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,261.89/2,392.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.21

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