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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.76, 3,295.38 and 1,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.76, 3,295.38 and 1,394.08 is: 1,923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.76 : 3,295.38 = 1,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.76/3,295.38 = 1,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.76x = 3,295.38 × 1,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.76x = 4,594,023.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,023.35/2,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.18

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