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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.37, 3,294.86 and 1,339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.37, 3,294.86 and 1,339.59 is: 1,848.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.37 : 3,294.86 = 1,339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.37/3,294.86 = 1,339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.37x = 3,294.86 × 1,339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.37x = 4,413,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,754.81/2,387.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.79

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