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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.12, 3,288.92 and 1,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.12, 3,288.92 and 1,388.72 is: 1,916.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.12 : 3,288.92 = 1,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.12/3,288.92 = 1,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.12x = 3,288.92 × 1,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.12x = 4,567,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,365.59/2,383.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.55

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