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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.62, 3,285.33 and 1,386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.62, 3,285.33 and 1,386.24 is: 1,913.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.62 : 3,285.33 = 1,386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.62/3,285.33 = 1,386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.62x = 3,285.33 × 1,386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.62x = 4,554,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,255.86/2,380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.05

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