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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.48, 3,285.96 and 2,131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.48, 3,285.96 and 2,131.35 is: 2,942.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.48 : 3,285.96 = 2,131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.48/3,285.96 = 2,131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.48x = 3,285.96 × 2,131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.48x = 7,003,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003,530.85/2,380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.07

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