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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326, 3,209.88 and 1,394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326, 3,209.88 and 1,394.68 is: 1,924.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326 : 3,209.88 = 1,394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326/3,209.88 = 1,394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326x = 3,209.88 × 1,394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326x = 4,476,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,755.44/2,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.66

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