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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.98, 3,577.82 and 1,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.98, 3,577.82 and 1,216.10 is: 1,821.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.98 : 3,577.82 = 1,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.98/3,577.82 = 1,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.98x = 3,577.82 × 1,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.98x = 4,350,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,986.90/2,388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.27

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