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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.30, 3,285.68 and 1,792.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.30, 3,285.68 and 1,792.53 is: 2,474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.30 : 3,285.68 = 1,792.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.30/3,285.68 = 1,792.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.30x = 3,285.68 × 1,792.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.30x = 5,889,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889,671.01/2,380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.34

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