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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.61, 3,292.16 and 1,391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.61, 3,292.16 and 1,391.58 is: 1,920.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.61 : 3,292.16 = 1,391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.61/3,292.16 = 1,391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.61x = 3,292.16 × 1,391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.61x = 4,581,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,304.01/2,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.39

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