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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.43, 3,293.42 and 1,338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.43, 3,293.42 and 1,338.47 is: 1,847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.43 : 3,293.42 = 1,338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.43/3,293.42 = 1,338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.43x = 3,293.42 × 1,338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.43x = 4,408,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,120.71/2,386.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.16

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