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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.98, 3,293.76 and 1,392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.98, 3,293.76 and 1,392.06 is: 1,920.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.98 : 3,293.76 = 1,392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.98/3,293.76 = 1,392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.98x = 3,293.76 × 1,392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.98x = 4,585,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,111.55/2,386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.88

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