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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.97, 3,293.74 and 1,392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.97, 3,293.74 and 1,392.21 is: 1,921.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.97 : 3,293.74 = 1,392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.97/3,293.74 = 1,392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.97x = 3,293.74 × 1,392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.97x = 4,585,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,584.85/2,386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.09

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