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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.42, 3,226.96 and 1,394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.42, 3,226.96 and 1,394.61 is: 1,923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.42 : 3,226.96 = 1,394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.42/3,226.96 = 1,394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.42x = 3,226.96 × 1,394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.42x = 4,500,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,347.20/2,339.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.70

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