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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.33, 3,298.26 and 1,396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.33, 3,298.26 and 1,396.55 is: 1,926.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.33 : 3,298.26 = 1,396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.33/3,298.26 = 1,396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.33x = 3,298.26 × 1,396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.33x = 4,606,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,185.00/2,391.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.20

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