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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.47, 3,227.36 and 1,394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.47, 3,227.36 and 1,394.72 is: 1,924.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.47 : 3,227.36 = 1,394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.47/3,227.36 = 1,394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.47x = 3,227.36 × 1,394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.47x = 4,501,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,263.54/2,339.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.06

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