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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.76, 3,286.77 and 1,386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.76, 3,286.77 and 1,386.39 is: 1,913.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.76 : 3,286.77 = 1,386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.76/3,286.77 = 1,386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.76x = 3,286.77 × 1,386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.76x = 4,556,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,745.06/2,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.18

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