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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.44, 3,285.04 and 1,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.44, 3,285.04 and 1,332.50 is: 1,838.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.44 : 3,285.04 = 1,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.44/3,285.04 = 1,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.44x = 3,285.04 × 1,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.44x = 4,377,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,317.02/2,380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.87

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