Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.93, 3,294 and 1,339
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,386.93, 3,294 and 1,339 is: 1,847.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,386.93 : 3,294 = 1,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,386.93/3,294 = 1,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,386.93x = 3,294 × 1,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,386.93x = 4,410,666 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,410,666/2,386.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,847.84
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