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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.37, 3,572.71 and 1,289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.37, 3,572.71 and 1,289.25 is: 1,931.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.37 : 3,572.71 = 1,289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.37/3,572.71 = 1,289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.37x = 3,572.71 × 1,289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.37x = 4,606,113.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,113.14/2,384.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.79

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