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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.45, 3,570.91 and 820.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.45, 3,570.91 and 820.25 is: 1,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.45 : 3,570.91 = 820.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.45/3,570.91 = 820.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.45x = 3,570.91 × 820.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.45x = 2,929,021.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,021.07/2,380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.45

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