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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.52, 3,216.82 and 1,386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.52, 3,216.82 and 1,386.48 is: 1,913.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.52 : 3,216.82 = 1,386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.52/3,216.82 = 1,386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.52x = 3,216.82 × 1,386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.52x = 4,460,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,056.59/2,330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.76

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