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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.63, 3,294.95 and 1,339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.63, 3,294.95 and 1,339.71 is: 1,848.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.63 : 3,294.95 = 1,339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.63/3,294.95 = 1,339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.63x = 3,294.95 × 1,339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.63x = 4,414,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,270.77/2,387.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.81

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