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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.43, 3,297.84 and 1,341.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.43, 3,297.84 and 1,341.83 is: 1,851.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.43 : 3,297.84 = 1,341.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.43/3,297.84 = 1,341.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.43x = 3,297.84 × 1,341.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.43x = 4,425,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,140.65/2,389.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.96

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