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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.72, 2,091.40 and 1,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.72, 2,091.40 and 1,239.84 is: 1,857.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.72 : 2,091.40 = 1,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.72/2,091.40 = 1,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.72x = 2,091.40 × 1,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.72x = 2,593,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,001.38/1,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.82

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