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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.36, 3,284.93 and 1,332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.36, 3,284.93 and 1,332.43 is: 1,838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.36 : 3,284.93 = 1,332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.36/3,284.93 = 1,332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.36x = 3,284.93 × 1,332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.36x = 4,376,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,939.28/2,380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.77

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