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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.08, 3,284.82 and 1,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.08, 3,284.82 and 1,332.48 is: 1,839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.08 : 3,284.82 = 1,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.08/3,284.82 = 1,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.08x = 3,284.82 × 1,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.08x = 4,376,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,956.95/2,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.00

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