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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.74, 3,293.49 and 1,392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.74, 3,293.49 and 1,392.11 is: 1,920.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.74 : 3,293.49 = 1,392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.74/3,293.49 = 1,392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.74x = 3,293.49 × 1,392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.74x = 4,584,901.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,901.47/2,386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.99

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