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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.91, 3,293.71 and 1,378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.91, 3,293.71 and 1,378.54 is: 1,902.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.91 : 3,293.71 = 1,378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.91/3,293.71 = 1,378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.91x = 3,293.71 × 1,378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.91x = 4,540,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,520.94/2,386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.26

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