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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.46, 3,292.98 and 1,390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.46, 3,292.98 and 1,390.36 is: 1,919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.46 : 3,292.98 = 1,390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.46/3,292.98 = 1,390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.46x = 3,292.98 × 1,390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.46x = 4,578,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,427.67/2,385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.31

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