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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.89, 3,293.97 and 1,324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.89, 3,293.97 and 1,324.71 is: 1,828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.89 : 3,293.97 = 1,324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.89/3,293.97 = 1,324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.89x = 3,293.97 × 1,324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.89x = 4,363,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,555.00/2,386.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.13

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