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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.20, 3,297 and 1,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.20, 3,297 and 1,341.28 is: 1,850.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.20 : 3,297 = 1,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.20/3,297 = 1,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.20x = 3,297 × 1,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.20x = 4,422,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,200.16/2,389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.91

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