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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.86, 2,084.70 and 1,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.86, 2,084.70 and 1,283.82 is: 1,922.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.86 : 2,084.70 = 1,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.86/2,084.70 = 1,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.86x = 2,084.70 × 1,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.86x = 2,676,379.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,379.55/1,391.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.88

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