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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.89, 3,292.55 and 1,391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.89, 3,292.55 and 1,391.27 is: 1,919.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.89 : 3,292.55 = 1,391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.89/3,292.55 = 1,391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.89x = 3,292.55 × 1,391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.89x = 4,580,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,802.62/2,385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.96

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