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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.13, 3,284.43 and 1,317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.13, 3,284.43 and 1,317.86 is: 1,818.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.13 : 3,284.43 = 1,317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.13/3,284.43 = 1,317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.13x = 3,284.43 × 1,317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.13x = 4,328,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,402.50/2,380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.56

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