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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.86, 3,293.94 and 1,338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.86, 3,293.94 and 1,338.96 is: 1,847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.86 : 3,293.94 = 1,338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.86/3,293.94 = 1,338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.86x = 3,293.94 × 1,338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.86x = 4,410,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,453.90/2,386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.81

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