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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.47, 3,574.31 and 1,213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.47, 3,574.31 and 1,213.86 is: 1,818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.47 : 3,574.31 = 1,213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.47/3,574.31 = 1,213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.47x = 3,574.31 × 1,213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.47x = 4,338,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,694.74/2,385.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.80

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