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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.56, 3,299.44 and 1,395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.56, 3,299.44 and 1,395.84 is: 1,926.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.56 : 3,299.44 = 1,395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.56/3,299.44 = 1,395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.56x = 3,299.44 × 1,395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.56x = 4,605,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,490.33/2,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.53

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