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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.52, 3,286.74 and 1,319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.52, 3,286.74 and 1,319.41 is: 1,820.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.52 : 3,286.74 = 1,319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.52/3,286.74 = 1,319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.52x = 3,286.74 × 1,319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.52x = 4,336,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,566.68/2,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.92

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