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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.74, 3,212.24 and 1,383.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.74, 3,212.24 and 1,383.90 is: 1,908.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.74 : 3,212.24 = 1,383.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.74/3,212.24 = 1,383.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.74x = 3,212.24 × 1,383.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.74x = 4,445,412.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,412.02/2,328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.94

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