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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.23, 3,297.42 and 1,341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.23, 3,297.42 and 1,341.29 is: 1,851.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.23 : 3,297.42 = 1,341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.23/3,297.42 = 1,341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.23x = 3,297.42 × 1,341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.23x = 4,422,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,804.72/2,389.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.14

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