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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.94, 3,288.26 and 1,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.94, 3,288.26 and 1,388.28 is: 1,914.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.94 : 3,288.26 = 1,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.94/3,288.26 = 1,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.94x = 3,288.26 × 1,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.94x = 4,565,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,025.59/2,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.91

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