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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.05, 3,296.88 and 1,341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.05, 3,296.88 and 1,341.11 is: 1,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.05 : 3,296.88 = 1,341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.05/3,296.88 = 1,341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.05x = 3,296.88 × 1,341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.05x = 4,421,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,462.25/2,389.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.72

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