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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.10, 3,296.90 and 1,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.10, 3,296.90 and 1,341.16 is: 1,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.10 : 3,296.90 = 1,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.10/3,296.90 = 1,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.10x = 3,296.90 × 1,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.10x = 4,421,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,665.51/2,389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.77

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