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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.92, 3,291.66 and 1,390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.92, 3,291.66 and 1,390.82 is: 1,918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.92 : 3,291.66 = 1,390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.92/3,291.66 = 1,390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.92x = 3,291.66 × 1,390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.92x = 4,578,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,106.56/2,385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.80

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