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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.41, 3,576.06 and 1,407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.41, 3,576.06 and 1,407.18 is: 2,113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.41 : 3,576.06 = 1,407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.41/3,576.06 = 1,407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.41x = 3,576.06 × 1,407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.41x = 5,032,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032,160.11/2,380.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.99

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