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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.29, 3,286.43 and 1,319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.29, 3,286.43 and 1,319.14 is: 1,820.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.29 : 3,286.43 = 1,319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.29/3,286.43 = 1,319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.29x = 3,286.43 × 1,319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.29x = 4,335,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335,263.73/2,381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.55

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