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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.38, 3,295.95 and 1,393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.38, 3,295.95 and 1,393.58 is: 1,923.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.38 : 3,295.95 = 1,393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.38/3,295.95 = 1,393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.38x = 3,295.95 × 1,393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.38x = 4,593,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,170.00/2,388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.13

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