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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.26, 3,292.20 and 1,441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.26, 3,292.20 and 1,441.80 is: 1,989.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.26 : 3,292.20 = 1,441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.26/3,292.20 = 1,441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.26x = 3,292.20 × 1,441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.26x = 4,746,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,693.96/2,386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.18

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