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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.38, 3,421.98 and 1,691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.38, 3,421.98 and 1,691.06 is: 2,334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.38 : 3,421.98 = 1,691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.38/3,421.98 = 1,691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.38x = 3,421.98 × 1,691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.38x = 5,786,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786,756.39/2,478.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.90

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