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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.86, 3,292.10 and 1,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.86, 3,292.10 and 1,392.08 is: 1,920.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.86 : 3,292.10 = 1,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.86/3,292.10 = 1,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.86x = 3,292.10 × 1,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.86x = 4,582,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,866.57/2,386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.04

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