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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.52, 3,294.80 and 1,339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.52, 3,294.80 and 1,339.64 is: 1,848.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.52 : 3,294.80 = 1,339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.52/3,294.80 = 1,339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.52x = 3,294.80 × 1,339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.52x = 4,413,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,845.87/2,387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.72

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