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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.36, 3,291.66 and 1,390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.36, 3,291.66 and 1,390.68 is: 1,919.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.36 : 3,291.66 = 1,390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.36/3,291.66 = 1,390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.36x = 3,291.66 × 1,390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.36x = 4,577,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,645.73/2,385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.06

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