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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.68, 3,297.60 and 1,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.68, 3,297.60 and 1,341.60 is: 1,851.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.68 : 3,297.60 = 1,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.68/3,297.60 = 1,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.68x = 3,297.60 × 1,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.68x = 4,424,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,060.16/2,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.32

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