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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.91, 3,285.86 and 1,386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.91, 3,285.86 and 1,386.50 is: 1,913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.91 : 3,285.86 = 1,386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.91/3,285.86 = 1,386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.91x = 3,285.86 × 1,386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.91x = 4,555,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,821.53/2,380.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.48

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