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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.63, 3,296.31 and 1,341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.63, 3,296.31 and 1,341.03 is: 1,850.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.63 : 3,296.31 = 1,341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.63/3,296.31 = 1,341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.63x = 3,296.31 × 1,341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.63x = 4,420,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,450.60/2,388.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.62

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