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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.50, 3,290.52 and 1,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.50, 3,290.52 and 1,389.76 is: 1,917.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.50 : 3,290.52 = 1,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.50/3,290.52 = 1,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.50x = 3,290.52 × 1,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.50x = 4,573,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,033.08/2,384.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.82

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