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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.49, 3,285.07 and 1,386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.49, 3,285.07 and 1,386.44 is: 1,913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.49 : 3,285.07 = 1,386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.49/3,285.07 = 1,386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.49x = 3,285.07 × 1,386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.49x = 4,554,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,532.56/2,380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.28

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