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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.38, 3,566.80 and 1,129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.38, 3,566.80 and 1,129.54 is: 1,692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.38 : 3,566.80 = 1,129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.38/3,566.80 = 1,129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.38x = 3,566.80 × 1,129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.38x = 4,028,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,843.27/2,380.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.52

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