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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.62, 3,293.87 and 1,338.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.62, 3,293.87 and 1,338.75 is: 1,847.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.62 : 3,293.87 = 1,338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.62/3,293.87 = 1,338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.62x = 3,293.87 × 1,338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.62x = 4,409,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,661.77/2,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.66

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