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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.40, 3,568.82 and 1,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.40, 3,568.82 and 1,146.66 is: 1,719.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.40 : 3,568.82 = 1,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.40/3,568.82 = 1,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.40x = 3,568.82 × 1,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.40x = 4,092,223.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,223.14/2,380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.13

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