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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.82, 3,296.64 and 1,394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.82, 3,296.64 and 1,394.14 is: 1,923.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.82 : 3,296.64 = 1,394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.82/3,296.64 = 1,394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.82x = 3,296.64 × 1,394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.82x = 4,595,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,977.69/2,388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.95

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