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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.15, 3,577.25 and 1,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.15, 3,577.25 and 1,289.28 is: 1,934.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.15 : 3,577.25 = 1,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.15/3,577.25 = 1,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.15x = 3,577.25 × 1,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.15x = 4,612,070.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,070.43/2,384.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.48

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