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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.55, 3,285.09 and 1,386.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.55, 3,285.09 and 1,386.17 is: 1,912.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.55 : 3,285.09 = 1,386.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.55/3,285.09 = 1,386.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.55x = 3,285.09 × 1,386.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.55x = 4,553,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,676.78/2,380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.87

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