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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.58, 3,286.56 and 1,319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.58, 3,286.56 and 1,319.37 is: 1,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.58 : 3,286.56 = 1,319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.58/3,286.56 = 1,319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.58x = 3,286.56 × 1,319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.58x = 4,336,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,188.67/2,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.72

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