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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.40, 3,285.54 and 1,385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.40, 3,285.54 and 1,385.88 is: 1,912.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.40 : 3,285.54 = 1,385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.40/3,285.54 = 1,385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.40x = 3,285.54 × 1,385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.40x = 4,553,364.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,364.18/2,381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.05

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