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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.31, 3,292.12 and 1,391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.31, 3,292.12 and 1,391.17 is: 1,920.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.31 : 3,292.12 = 1,391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.31/3,292.12 = 1,391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.31x = 3,292.12 × 1,391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.31x = 4,579,898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,898.58/2,385.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.04

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