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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.66, 3,288.48 and 1,388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.66, 3,288.48 and 1,388.16 is: 1,915.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.66 : 3,288.48 = 1,388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.66/3,288.48 = 1,388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.66x = 3,288.48 × 1,388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.66x = 4,564,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,936.40/2,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.90

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