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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.35, 3,283.79 and 1,541.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.35, 3,283.79 and 1,541.33 is: 2,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.35 : 3,283.79 = 1,541.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.35/3,283.79 = 1,541.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.35x = 3,283.79 × 1,541.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.35x = 5,061,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,392.23/2,380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.32

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