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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.93, 3,581.54 and 1,138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.93, 3,581.54 and 1,138.88 is: 1,707.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.93 : 3,581.54 = 1,138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.93/3,581.54 = 1,138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.93x = 3,581.54 × 1,138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.93x = 4,078,938.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,938.58/2,388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.43

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