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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.25, 3,298.76 and 2,343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.25, 3,298.76 and 2,343.80 is: 3,248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.25 : 3,298.76 = 2,343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.25/3,298.76 = 2,343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.25x = 3,298.76 × 2,343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.25x = 7,731,633.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,731,633.69/2,380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.24

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