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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.48, 3,294.68 and 1,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.48, 3,294.68 and 1,392.80 is: 1,922.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.48 : 3,294.68 = 1,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.48/3,294.68 = 1,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.48x = 3,294.68 × 1,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.48x = 4,588,806.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,806.87/2,387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.03

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