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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.74, 3,299.82 and 1,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.74, 3,299.82 and 1,396.88 is: 1,927.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.74 : 3,299.82 = 1,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.74/3,299.82 = 1,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.74x = 3,299.82 × 1,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.74x = 4,609,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,452.56/2,391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.24

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