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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.15, 3,229.69 and 1,396.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.15, 3,229.69 and 1,396.41 is: 1,926.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.15 : 3,229.69 = 1,396.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.15/3,229.69 = 1,396.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.15x = 3,229.69 × 1,396.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.15x = 4,509,971.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509,971.41/2,341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.39

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