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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.94, 3,296.75 and 1,341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.94, 3,296.75 and 1,341.01 is: 1,850.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.94 : 3,296.75 = 1,341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.94/3,296.75 = 1,341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.94x = 3,296.75 × 1,341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.94x = 4,420,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,974.72/2,388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.60

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