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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.88, 3,229.46 and 1,395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.88, 3,229.46 and 1,395.74 is: 1,926.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.88 : 3,229.46 = 1,395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.88/3,229.46 = 1,395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.88x = 3,229.46 × 1,395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.88x = 4,507,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,463.37/2,339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.37

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