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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.93, 3,293.96 and 1,324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.93, 3,293.96 and 1,324.86 is: 1,828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.93 : 3,293.96 = 1,324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.93/3,293.96 = 1,324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.93x = 3,293.96 × 1,324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.93x = 4,364,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,035.85/2,386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.30

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