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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.48, 3,575.22 and 1,288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.48, 3,575.22 and 1,288.90 is: 1,933.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.48 : 3,575.22 = 1,288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.48/3,575.22 = 1,288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.48x = 3,575.22 × 1,288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.48x = 4,608,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608,101.06/2,383.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.35

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