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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.04, 3,298.29 and 1,342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.04, 3,298.29 and 1,342.11 is: 1,852.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.04 : 3,298.29 = 1,342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.04/3,298.29 = 1,342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.04x = 3,298.29 × 1,342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.04x = 4,426,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,667.99/2,390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.13

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