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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.86, 3,283.02 and 1,384.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.86, 3,283.02 and 1,384.77 is: 1,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.86 : 3,283.02 = 1,384.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.86/3,283.02 = 1,384.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.86x = 3,283.02 × 1,384.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.86x = 4,546,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,227.61/2,379.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.30

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