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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.27, 3,287.65 and 1,438.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.27, 3,287.65 and 1,438.05 is: 1,984.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.27 : 3,287.65 = 1,438.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.27/3,287.65 = 1,438.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.27x = 3,287.65 × 1,438.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.27x = 4,727,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,781.45/2,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.57

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