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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.58, 3,297.60 and 1,341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.58, 3,297.60 and 1,341.64 is: 1,851.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.58 : 3,297.60 = 1,341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.58/3,297.60 = 1,341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.58x = 3,297.60 × 1,341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.58x = 4,424,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,192.06/2,389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.45

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