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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.32, 3,300.71 and 1,508.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.32, 3,300.71 and 1,508.41 is: 2,081.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.32 : 3,300.71 = 1,508.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.32/3,300.71 = 1,508.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.32x = 3,300.71 × 1,508.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.32x = 4,978,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,823.97/2,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.17

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