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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.32, 3,299.16 and 1,395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.32, 3,299.16 and 1,395.64 is: 1,926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.32 : 3,299.16 = 1,395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.32/3,299.16 = 1,395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.32x = 3,299.16 × 1,395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.32x = 4,604,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,439.66/2,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.29

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