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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.52, 3,297.35 and 1,341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.52, 3,297.35 and 1,341.38 is: 1,851.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.52 : 3,297.35 = 1,341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.52/3,297.35 = 1,341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.52x = 3,297.35 × 1,341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.52x = 4,422,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,999.34/2,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.00

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