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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.39, 3,579.35 and 1,234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.39, 3,579.35 and 1,234.95 is: 1,850.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.39 : 3,579.35 = 1,234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.39/3,579.35 = 1,234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.39x = 3,579.35 × 1,234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.39x = 4,420,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,312.11/2,388.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.75

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