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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.82, 3,289.86 and 1,389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.82, 3,289.86 and 1,389.40 is: 1,917.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.82 : 3,289.86 = 1,389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.82/3,289.86 = 1,389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.82x = 3,289.86 × 1,389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.82x = 4,570,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,931.48/2,383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.48

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