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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.19, 3,292.89 and 1,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.19, 3,292.89 and 1,338.28 is: 1,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.19 : 3,292.89 = 1,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.19/3,292.89 = 1,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.19x = 3,292.89 × 1,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.19x = 4,406,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,808.83/2,386.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.80

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