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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.56, 3,296.08 and 1,393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.56, 3,296.08 and 1,393.84 is: 1,923.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.56 : 3,296.08 = 1,393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.56/3,296.08 = 1,393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.56x = 3,296.08 × 1,393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.56x = 4,594,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,208.15/2,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.42

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