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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.78, 3,296.67 and 1,393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.78, 3,296.67 and 1,393.83 is: 1,923.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.78 : 3,296.67 = 1,393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.78/3,296.67 = 1,393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.78x = 3,296.67 × 1,393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.78x = 4,594,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,997.55/2,388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.58

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