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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.12, 3,292.71 and 1,338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.12, 3,292.71 and 1,338.25 is: 1,846.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.12 : 3,292.71 = 1,338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.12/3,292.71 = 1,338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.12x = 3,292.71 × 1,338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.12x = 4,406,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,469.16/2,386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.71

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