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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.82, 3,286.98 and 1,387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.82, 3,286.98 and 1,387.44 is: 1,914.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.82 : 3,286.98 = 1,387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.82/3,286.98 = 1,387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.82x = 3,286.98 × 1,387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.82x = 4,560,487.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,487.53/2,381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.71

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