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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.93, 3,288.12 and 1,388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.93, 3,288.12 and 1,388.37 is: 1,915.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.93 : 3,288.12 = 1,388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.93/3,288.12 = 1,388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.93x = 3,288.12 × 1,388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.93x = 4,565,127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,127.16/2,382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.76

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