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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.81, 3,296.31 and 1,393.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.81, 3,296.31 and 1,393.89 is: 1,923.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.81 : 3,296.31 = 1,393.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.81/3,296.31 = 1,393.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.81x = 3,296.31 × 1,393.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.81x = 4,594,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,693.55/2,388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.42

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