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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.01, 3,290.55 and 1,376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.01, 3,290.55 and 1,376.56 is: 1,899.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.01 : 3,290.55 = 1,376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.01/3,290.55 = 1,376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.01x = 3,290.55 × 1,376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.01x = 4,529,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,639.51/2,385.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.21

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