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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.99, 3,216.48 and 1,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.99, 3,216.48 and 1,386.80 is: 1,913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.99 : 3,216.48 = 1,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.99/3,216.48 = 1,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.99x = 3,216.48 × 1,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.99x = 4,460,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,614.46/2,330.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.61

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