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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.91, 3,582.86 and 1,347.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.91, 3,582.86 and 1,347.81 is: 2,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.91 : 3,582.86 = 1,347.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.91/3,582.86 = 1,347.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.91x = 3,582.86 × 1,347.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.91x = 4,829,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,007.80/2,386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.13

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