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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.26, 3,297.12 and 1,326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.26, 3,297.12 and 1,326.99 is: 1,831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.26 : 3,297.12 = 1,326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.26/3,297.12 = 1,326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.26x = 3,297.12 × 1,326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.26x = 4,375,246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,246.88/2,389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.21

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