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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.23, 3,284.93 and 1,582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.23, 3,284.93 and 1,582.16 is: 2,183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.23 : 3,284.93 = 1,582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.23/3,284.93 = 1,582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.23x = 3,284.93 × 1,582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.23x = 5,197,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,197,260.51/2,380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.51

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