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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.10, 3,285.09 and 1,385.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.10, 3,285.09 and 1,385.51 is: 1,912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.10 : 3,285.09 = 1,385.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.10/3,285.09 = 1,385.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.10x = 3,285.09 × 1,385.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.10x = 4,551,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,508.62/2,380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.32

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