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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.17, 3,297.08 and 1,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.17, 3,297.08 and 1,326.96 is: 1,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.17 : 3,297.08 = 1,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.17/3,297.08 = 1,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.17x = 3,297.08 × 1,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.17x = 4,375,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,086.64/2,389.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.22

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