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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.62, 3,298.07 and 1,394.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.62, 3,298.07 and 1,394.89 is: 1,925.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.62 : 3,298.07 = 1,394.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.62/3,298.07 = 1,394.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.62x = 3,298.07 × 1,394.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.62x = 4,600,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,444.86/2,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.18

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