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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.82, 3,292.10 and 1,390.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.82, 3,292.10 and 1,390.33 is: 1,918.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.82 : 3,292.10 = 1,390.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.82/3,292.10 = 1,390.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.82x = 3,292.10 × 1,390.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.82x = 4,577,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,105.39/2,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.46

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