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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.36, 2,093.28 and 421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.36, 2,093.28 and 421.36 is: 632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.36 : 2,093.28 = 421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.36/2,093.28 = 421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.36x = 2,093.28 × 421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.36x = 882,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,024.46/1,395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.11

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