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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.98, 3,292.38 and 1,391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.98, 3,292.38 and 1,391.06 is: 1,919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.98 : 3,292.38 = 1,391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.98/3,292.38 = 1,391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.98x = 3,292.38 × 1,391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.98x = 4,579,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,881.66/2,385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.50

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