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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.65, 3,574.84 and 1,213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.65, 3,574.84 and 1,213.89 is: 1,818.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.65 : 3,574.84 = 1,213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.65/3,574.84 = 1,213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.65x = 3,574.84 × 1,213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.65x = 4,339,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,456.46/2,385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.99

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