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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.29, 3,293.39 and 1,391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.29, 3,293.39 and 1,391.88 is: 1,920.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.29 : 3,293.39 = 1,391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.29/3,293.39 = 1,391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.29x = 3,293.39 × 1,391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.29x = 4,584,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,003.67/2,386.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.98

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