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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.27, 3,290.48 and 1,389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.27, 3,290.48 and 1,389.33 is: 1,917.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.27 : 3,290.48 = 1,389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.27/3,290.48 = 1,389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.27x = 3,290.48 × 1,389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.27x = 4,571,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,555.63/2,384.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.39

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