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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.01, 3,297.87 and 1,342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.01, 3,297.87 and 1,342.01 is: 1,851.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.01 : 3,297.87 = 1,342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.01/3,297.87 = 1,342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.01x = 3,297.87 × 1,342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.01x = 4,425,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,767.81/2,390.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.78

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