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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.94, 3,293.98 and 1,339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.94, 3,293.98 and 1,339.02 is: 1,847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.94 : 3,293.98 = 1,339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.94/3,293.98 = 1,339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.94x = 3,293.98 × 1,339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.94x = 4,410,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,705.10/2,386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.85

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