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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.35, 3,284.71 and 1,318.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.35, 3,284.71 and 1,318.01 is: 1,818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.35 : 3,284.71 = 1,318.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.35/3,284.71 = 1,318.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.35x = 3,284.71 × 1,318.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.35x = 4,329,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,280.63/2,380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.76

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