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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.78, 3,291.08 and 1,389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.78, 3,291.08 and 1,389.89 is: 1,918.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.78 : 3,291.08 = 1,389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.78/3,291.08 = 1,389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.78x = 3,291.08 × 1,389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.78x = 4,574,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,240.46/2,384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.10

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