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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.92, 3,295.32 and 1,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.92, 3,295.32 and 1,393.24 is: 1,922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.92 : 3,295.32 = 1,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.92/3,295.32 = 1,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.92x = 3,295.32 × 1,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.92x = 4,591,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,171.64/2,387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.67

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