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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.10, 3,284.64 and 1,385.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.10, 3,284.64 and 1,385.17 is: 1,911.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.10 : 3,284.64 = 1,385.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.10/3,284.64 = 1,385.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.10x = 3,284.64 × 1,385.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.10x = 4,549,776.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,776.58/2,380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.59

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