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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.70, 3,294.90 and 1,339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.70, 3,294.90 and 1,339.74 is: 1,848.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.70 : 3,294.90 = 1,339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.70/3,294.90 = 1,339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.70x = 3,294.90 × 1,339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.70x = 4,414,309.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,309.33/2,387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.77

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