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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.08, 3,283.89 and 1,634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.08, 3,283.89 and 1,634.28 is: 2,254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.08 : 3,283.89 = 1,634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.08/3,283.89 = 1,634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.08x = 3,283.89 × 1,634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.08x = 5,366,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,795.75/2,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.88

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