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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.01, 3,292.54 and 1,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.01, 3,292.54 and 1,323.92 is: 1,826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.01 : 3,292.54 = 1,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.01/3,292.54 = 1,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.01x = 3,292.54 × 1,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.01x = 4,359,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,064.48/2,386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.92

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