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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.06, 3,284.49 and 1,332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.06, 3,284.49 and 1,332.12 is: 1,838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.06 : 3,284.49 = 1,332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.06/3,284.49 = 1,332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.06x = 3,284.49 × 1,332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.06x = 4,375,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,334.82/2,380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.33

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