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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389, 3,296.83 and 1,341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389, 3,296.83 and 1,341.08 is: 1,850.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389 : 3,296.83 = 1,341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389/3,296.83 = 1,341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389x = 3,296.83 × 1,341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389x = 4,421,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,312.78/2,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.70

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