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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.42, 3,293.16 and 1,392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.42, 3,293.16 and 1,392.01 is: 1,920.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.42 : 3,293.16 = 1,392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.42/3,293.16 = 1,392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.42x = 3,293.16 × 1,392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.42x = 4,584,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,111.65/2,386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.92

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