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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.76, 3,285.72 and 1,387.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.76, 3,285.72 and 1,387.08 is: 1,913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.76 : 3,285.72 = 1,387.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.76/3,285.72 = 1,387.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.76x = 3,285.72 × 1,387.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.76x = 4,557,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,556.50/2,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.52

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