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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.39, 3,293.21 and 1,391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.39, 3,293.21 and 1,391.48 is: 1,920.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.39 : 3,293.21 = 1,391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.39/3,293.21 = 1,391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.39x = 3,293.21 × 1,391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.39x = 4,582,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,419.38/2,386.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.23

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