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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.35, 3,212.77 and 1,384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.35, 3,212.77 and 1,384.12 is: 1,909.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.35 : 3,212.77 = 1,384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.35/3,212.77 = 1,384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.35x = 3,212.77 × 1,384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.35x = 4,446,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,852.29/2,328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.87

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