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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.69, 3,284.25 and 1,385.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.69, 3,284.25 and 1,385.01 is: 1,911.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.69 : 3,284.25 = 1,385.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.69/3,284.25 = 1,385.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.69x = 3,284.25 × 1,385.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.69x = 4,548,719.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,719.09/2,379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.48

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