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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.51, 3,285.05 and 1,318.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.51, 3,285.05 and 1,318.21 is: 1,819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.51 : 3,285.05 = 1,318.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.51/3,285.05 = 1,318.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.51x = 3,285.05 × 1,318.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.51x = 4,330,379.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,379.17/2,380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.10

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