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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.24, 3,569.16 and 1,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.24, 3,569.16 and 1,341 is: 2,009.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.24 : 3,569.16 = 1,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.24/3,569.16 = 1,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.24x = 3,569.16 × 1,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.24x = 4,786,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,243.56/2,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.14

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