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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.43, 3,571.18 and 1,284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.43, 3,571.18 and 1,284.77 is: 1,927.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.43 : 3,571.18 = 1,284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.43/3,571.18 = 1,284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.43x = 3,571.18 × 1,284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.43x = 4,588,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,144.93/2,380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.44

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