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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.54, 3,297.53 and 1,341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.54, 3,297.53 and 1,341.62 is: 1,851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.54 : 3,297.53 = 1,341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.54/3,297.53 = 1,341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.54x = 3,297.53 × 1,341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.54x = 4,424,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,032.20/2,389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.42

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