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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.33, 3,285.89 and 1,791.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.33, 3,285.89 and 1,791.01 is: 2,472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.33 : 3,285.89 = 1,791.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.33/3,285.89 = 1,791.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.33x = 3,285.89 × 1,791.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.33x = 5,885,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,885,052.89/2,380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.37

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