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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.89, 3,283.39 and 1,384.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.89, 3,283.39 and 1,384.81 is: 1,910.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.89 : 3,283.39 = 1,384.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.89/3,283.39 = 1,384.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.89x = 3,283.39 × 1,384.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.89x = 4,546,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,871.31/2,379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.54

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