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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.35, 3,284.06 and 1,384.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.35, 3,284.06 and 1,384.79 is: 1,911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.35 : 3,284.06 = 1,384.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.35/3,284.06 = 1,384.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.35x = 3,284.06 × 1,384.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.35x = 4,547,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,710.10/2,379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.33

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