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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.94, 3,292.60 and 1,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.94, 3,292.60 and 1,338.20 is: 1,846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.94 : 3,292.60 = 1,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.94/3,292.60 = 1,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.94x = 3,292.60 × 1,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.94x = 4,406,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,157.32/2,385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.72

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