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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.10, 3,284.21 and 1,317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.10, 3,284.21 and 1,317.71 is: 1,818.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.10 : 3,284.21 = 1,317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.10/3,284.21 = 1,317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.10x = 3,284.21 × 1,317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.10x = 4,327,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,613.35/2,380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.25

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