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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.91, 3,297.97 and 1,395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.91, 3,297.97 and 1,395.28 is: 1,925.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.91 : 3,297.97 = 1,395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.91/3,297.97 = 1,395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.91x = 3,297.97 × 1,395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.91x = 4,601,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,571.05/2,389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.42

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