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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.24, 3,284.75 and 1,332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.24, 3,284.75 and 1,332.30 is: 1,838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.24 : 3,284.75 = 1,332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.24/3,284.75 = 1,332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.24x = 3,284.75 × 1,332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.24x = 4,376,272.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,272.43/2,380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.58

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