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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.66, 3,579.95 and 1,293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.66, 3,579.95 and 1,293.95 is: 1,939.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.66 : 3,579.95 = 1,293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.66/3,579.95 = 1,293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.66x = 3,579.95 × 1,293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.66x = 4,632,261.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,261.64/2,388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.27

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