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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.96, 3,294.03 and 1,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.96, 3,294.03 and 1,339 is: 1,847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.96 : 3,294.03 = 1,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.96/3,294.03 = 1,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.96x = 3,294.03 × 1,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.96x = 4,410,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,706.17/2,386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.83

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