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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.22, 3,284.60 and 1,318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.22, 3,284.60 and 1,318.08 is: 1,818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.22 : 3,284.60 = 1,318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.22/3,284.60 = 1,318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.22x = 3,284.60 × 1,318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.22x = 4,329,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,365.57/2,380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.89

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