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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.50, 3,297.78 and 1,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.50, 3,297.78 and 1,341.36 is: 1,851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.50 : 3,297.78 = 1,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.50/3,297.78 = 1,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.50x = 3,297.78 × 1,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.50x = 4,423,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,510.18/2,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.23

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