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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.63, 3,297.71 and 1,341.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.63, 3,297.71 and 1,341.71 is: 1,851.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.63 : 3,297.71 = 1,341.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.63/3,297.71 = 1,341.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.63x = 3,297.71 × 1,341.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.63x = 4,424,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,570.48/2,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.57

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