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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.54, 3,293.72 and 1,391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.54, 3,293.72 and 1,391.82 is: 1,920.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.54 : 3,293.72 = 1,391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.54/3,293.72 = 1,391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.54x = 3,293.72 × 1,391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.54x = 4,584,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,265.37/2,386.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.88

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