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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.63, 3,304.62 and 1,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.63, 3,304.62 and 1,399.68 is: 1,931.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.63 : 3,304.62 = 1,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.63/3,304.62 = 1,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.63x = 3,304.62 × 1,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.63x = 4,625,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,410.52/2,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.58

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