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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.32, 4,019.38 and 2,383.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.32, 4,019.38 and 2,383.65 is: 3,286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.32 : 4,019.38 = 2,383.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.32/4,019.38 = 2,383.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.32x = 4,019.38 × 2,383.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.32x = 9,580,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,580,795.14/2,915.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.36

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