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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.85, 3,292.10 and 1,392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.85, 3,292.10 and 1,392.07 is: 1,920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.85 : 3,292.10 = 1,392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.85/3,292.10 = 1,392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.85x = 3,292.10 × 1,392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.85x = 4,582,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,833.65/2,386.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.03

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