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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.82, 3,237.96 and 1,389.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.82, 3,237.96 and 1,389.55 is: 1,917.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.82 : 3,237.96 = 1,389.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.82/3,237.96 = 1,389.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.82x = 3,237.96 × 1,389.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.82x = 4,499,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,307.32/2,346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.19

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