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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.13, 3,284.58 and 1,332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.13, 3,284.58 and 1,332.19 is: 1,838.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.13 : 3,284.58 = 1,332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.13/3,284.58 = 1,332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.13x = 3,284.58 × 1,332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.13x = 4,375,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,684.63/2,380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.42

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