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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.17, 3,284.24 and 1,495.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.17, 3,284.24 and 1,495.34 is: 2,063.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.17 : 3,284.24 = 1,495.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.17/3,284.24 = 1,495.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.17x = 3,284.24 × 1,495.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.17x = 4,911,067.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911,067.76/2,380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.33

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