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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.20, 3,292.80 and 1,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.20, 3,292.80 and 1,338.24 is: 1,846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.20 : 3,292.80 = 1,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.20/3,292.80 = 1,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.20x = 3,292.80 × 1,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.20x = 4,406,556.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,556.67/2,386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.68

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