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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.23, 3,284.73 and 1,332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.23, 3,284.73 and 1,332.29 is: 1,838.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.23 : 3,284.73 = 1,332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.23/3,284.73 = 1,332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.23x = 3,284.73 × 1,332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.23x = 4,376,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,212.93/2,380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.57

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