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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.83, 3,580.86 and 1,289.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.83, 3,580.86 and 1,289.69 is: 1,934.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.83 : 3,580.86 = 1,289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.83/3,580.86 = 1,289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.83x = 3,580.86 × 1,289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.83x = 4,618,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,618,192.44/2,386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.86

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