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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.21, 3,292.97 and 1,392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.21, 3,292.97 and 1,392.39 is: 1,920.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.21 : 3,292.97 = 1,392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.21/3,292.97 = 1,392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.21x = 3,292.97 × 1,392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.21x = 4,585,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,091.54/2,387.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.69

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