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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.80, 3,293.60 and 1,338.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.80, 3,293.60 and 1,338.93 is: 1,847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.80 : 3,293.60 = 1,338.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.80/3,293.60 = 1,338.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.80x = 3,293.60 × 1,338.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.80x = 4,409,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,893.15/2,386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.62

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