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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.03, 3,281.39 and 1,848.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.03, 3,281.39 and 1,848.01 is: 2,547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.03 : 3,281.39 = 1,848.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.03/3,281.39 = 1,848.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.03x = 3,281.39 × 1,848.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.03x = 6,064,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064,024.09/2,380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.88

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