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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.47, 3,413.33 and 2,398.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.47, 3,413.33 and 2,398.05 is: 3,285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.47 : 3,413.33 = 2,398.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.47/3,413.33 = 2,398.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.47x = 3,413.33 × 2,398.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.47x = 8,185,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185,337.51/2,491.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.34

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