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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.24, 3,297.75 and 1,395.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.24, 3,297.75 and 1,395.38 is: 1,925.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.24 : 3,297.75 = 1,395.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.24/3,297.75 = 1,395.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.24x = 3,297.75 × 1,395.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.24x = 4,601,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,614.40/2,390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.17

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