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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.30, 3,284.82 and 1,318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.30, 3,284.82 and 1,318.14 is: 1,819.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.30 : 3,284.82 = 1,318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.30/3,284.82 = 1,318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.30x = 3,284.82 × 1,318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.30x = 4,329,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,852.63/2,380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.04

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