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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.13, 3,296.93 and 1,341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.13, 3,296.93 and 1,341.21 is: 1,850.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.13 : 3,296.93 = 1,341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.13/3,296.93 = 1,341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.13x = 3,296.93 × 1,341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.13x = 4,421,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,868.78/2,389.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.83

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