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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.45, 3,286.16 and 1,585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.45, 3,286.16 and 1,585.09 is: 2,188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.45 : 3,286.16 = 1,585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.45/3,286.16 = 1,585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.45x = 3,286.16 × 1,585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.45x = 5,208,859.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,859.35/2,380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.18

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