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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.27, 3,294.24 and 1,339.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.27, 3,294.24 and 1,339.13 is: 1,847.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.27 : 3,294.24 = 1,339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.27/3,294.24 = 1,339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.27x = 3,294.24 × 1,339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.27x = 4,411,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,399.14/2,387.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.89

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