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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.84, 3,493.42 and 1,393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.84, 3,493.42 and 1,393.72 is: 2,089.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.84 : 3,493.42 = 1,393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.84/3,493.42 = 1,393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.84x = 3,493.42 × 1,393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.84x = 4,868,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,849.32/2,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.78

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