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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.37, 3,574.21 and 1,290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.37, 3,574.21 and 1,290.25 is: 1,933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.37 : 3,574.21 = 1,290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.37/3,574.21 = 1,290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.37x = 3,574.21 × 1,290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.37x = 4,611,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,624.45/2,385.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.30

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