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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.20, 3,298.35 and 1,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.20, 3,298.35 and 1,342.24 is: 1,852.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.20 : 3,298.35 = 1,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.20/3,298.35 = 1,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.20x = 3,298.35 × 1,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.20x = 4,427,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,177.30/2,390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.22

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