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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.97, 3,298.16 and 1,342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.97, 3,298.16 and 1,342.04 is: 1,852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.97 : 3,298.16 = 1,342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.97/3,298.16 = 1,342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.97x = 3,298.16 × 1,342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.97x = 4,426,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,239.45/2,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.01

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