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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.60, 3,284.55 and 1,385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.60, 3,284.55 and 1,385.32 is: 1,912.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.60 : 3,284.55 = 1,385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.60/3,284.55 = 1,385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.60x = 3,284.55 × 1,385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.60x = 4,550,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,152.81/2,379.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.15

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