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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.52, 3,298.86 and 1,396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.52, 3,298.86 and 1,396.38 is: 1,926.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.52 : 3,298.86 = 1,396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.52/3,298.86 = 1,396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.52x = 3,298.86 × 1,396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.52x = 4,606,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,462.13/2,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.97

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