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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.42, 3,298.80 and 1,328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.42, 3,298.80 and 1,328.21 is: 1,832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.42 : 3,298.80 = 1,328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.42/3,298.80 = 1,328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.42x = 3,298.80 × 1,328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.42x = 4,381,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,499.15/2,390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.94

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