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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.05, 3,292.77 and 1,391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.05, 3,292.77 and 1,391.94 is: 1,920.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.05 : 3,292.77 = 1,391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.05/3,292.77 = 1,391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.05x = 3,292.77 × 1,391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.05x = 4,583,338.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,338.27/2,386.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.89

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