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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.83, 3,296.34 and 1,394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.83, 3,296.34 and 1,394.01 is: 1,923.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.83 : 3,296.34 = 1,394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.83/3,296.34 = 1,394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.83x = 3,296.34 × 1,394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.83x = 4,595,130.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,130.92/2,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.59

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