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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.31, 3,288.91 and 1,388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.31, 3,288.91 and 1,388.66 is: 1,916.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.31 : 3,288.91 = 1,388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.31/3,288.91 = 1,388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.31x = 3,288.91 × 1,388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.31x = 4,567,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,177.76/2,383.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.32

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