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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.15, 3,290.88 and 2,084.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.15, 3,290.88 and 2,084.57 is: 2,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.15 : 3,290.88 = 2,084.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.15/3,290.88 = 2,084.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.15x = 3,290.88 × 2,084.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.15x = 6,860,076.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,860,076.28/2,380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.20

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