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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.10, 3,287.35 and 1,387.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.10, 3,287.35 and 1,387.47 is: 1,914.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.10 : 3,287.35 = 1,387.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.10/3,287.35 = 1,387.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.10x = 3,287.35 × 1,387.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.10x = 4,561,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,099.50/2,382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.74

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