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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.56, 3,292.38 and 1,391.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.56, 3,292.38 and 1,391.40 is: 1,920.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.56 : 3,292.38 = 1,391.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.56/3,292.38 = 1,391.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.56x = 3,292.38 × 1,391.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.56x = 4,581,017.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,017.53/2,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.31

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