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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.30, 3,286.11 and 1,436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.30, 3,286.11 and 1,436.26 is: 1,982.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.30 : 3,286.11 = 1,436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.30/3,286.11 = 1,436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.30x = 3,286.11 × 1,436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.30x = 4,719,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,708.35/2,380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.82

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