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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.08, 3,560.94 and 1,285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.08, 3,560.94 and 1,285.23 is: 1,922.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.08 : 3,560.94 = 1,285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.08/3,560.94 = 1,285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.08x = 3,560.94 × 1,285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.08x = 4,576,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,626.92/2,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.89

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