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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.32, 3,299.76 and 1,396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.32, 3,299.76 and 1,396.40 is: 1,926.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.32 : 3,299.76 = 1,396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.32/3,299.76 = 1,396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.32x = 3,299.76 × 1,396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.32x = 4,607,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,784.86/2,391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.88

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