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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.76, 3,293.72 and 1,339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.76, 3,293.72 and 1,339.16 is: 1,848.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.76 : 3,293.72 = 1,339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.76/3,293.72 = 1,339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.76x = 3,293.72 × 1,339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.76x = 4,410,818.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,818.08/2,386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.04

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