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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.44, 3,569.94 and 841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.44, 3,569.94 and 841.32 is: 1,261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.44 : 3,569.94 = 841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.44/3,569.94 = 841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.44x = 3,569.94 × 841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.44x = 3,003,461.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,461.92/2,380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.73

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