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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.10, 3,292.90 and 1,338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.10, 3,292.90 and 1,338.14 is: 1,846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.10 : 3,292.90 = 1,338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.10/3,292.90 = 1,338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.10x = 3,292.90 × 1,338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.10x = 4,406,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,361.21/2,386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.68

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