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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.14, 3,295.79 and 1,393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.14, 3,295.79 and 1,393.05 is: 1,922.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.14 : 3,295.79 = 1,393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.14/3,295.79 = 1,393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.14x = 3,295.79 × 1,393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.14x = 4,591,193.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,193.29/2,388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.50

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