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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.30, 3,297.36 and 1,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.30, 3,297.36 and 1,394.52 is: 1,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.30 : 3,297.36 = 1,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.30/3,297.36 = 1,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.30x = 3,297.36 × 1,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.30x = 4,598,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,219.49/2,389.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.51

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