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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.42, 3,283.54 and 1,385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.42, 3,283.54 and 1,385.04 is: 1,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.42 : 3,283.54 = 1,385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.42/3,283.54 = 1,385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.42x = 3,283.54 × 1,385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.42x = 4,547,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,830.78/2,379.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.32

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