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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.18, 3,297.30 and 1,394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.18, 3,297.30 and 1,394.38 is: 1,924.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.18 : 3,297.30 = 1,394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.18/3,297.30 = 1,394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.18x = 3,297.30 × 1,394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.18x = 4,597,689.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,689.17/2,389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.38

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