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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.18, 3,292.62 and 1,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.18, 3,292.62 and 1,338.24 is: 1,846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.18 : 3,292.62 = 1,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.18/3,292.62 = 1,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.18x = 3,292.62 × 1,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.18x = 4,406,315.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,315.79/2,386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.60

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