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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.16, 3,284.16 and 1,436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.16, 3,284.16 and 1,436.48 is: 1,982.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.16 : 3,284.16 = 1,436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.16/3,284.16 = 1,436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.16x = 3,284.16 × 1,436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.16x = 4,717,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,630.16/2,380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.06

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