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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.35, 3,297.28 and 1,341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.35, 3,297.28 and 1,341.41 is: 1,851.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.35 : 3,297.28 = 1,341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.35/3,297.28 = 1,341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.35x = 3,297.28 × 1,341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.35x = 4,423,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,009.36/2,389.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.14

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