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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.86, 3,293.80 and 1,392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.86, 3,293.80 and 1,392.07 is: 1,921.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.86 : 3,293.80 = 1,392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.86/3,293.80 = 1,392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.86x = 3,293.80 × 1,392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.86x = 4,585,188.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,188.45/2,386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.01

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