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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.01, 3,284.57 and 1,332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.01, 3,284.57 and 1,332.41 is: 1,838.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.01 : 3,284.57 = 1,332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.01/3,284.57 = 1,332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.01x = 3,284.57 × 1,332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.01x = 4,376,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,387.25/2,380.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.81

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