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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.59, 3,297.47 and 1,341.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.59, 3,297.47 and 1,341.81 is: 1,851.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.59 : 3,297.47 = 1,341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.59/3,297.47 = 1,341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.59x = 3,297.47 × 1,341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.59x = 4,424,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,571.51/2,389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.60

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