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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.76, 3,293.88 and 1,944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.76, 3,293.88 and 1,944.72 is: 2,684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.76 : 3,293.88 = 1,944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.76/3,293.88 = 1,944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.76x = 3,293.88 × 1,944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.76x = 6,405,674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,405,674.31/2,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.96

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