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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.51, 3,285.26 and 1,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.51, 3,285.26 and 1,332.64 is: 1,839.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.51 : 3,285.26 = 1,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.51/3,285.26 = 1,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.51x = 3,285.26 × 1,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.51x = 4,378,068.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,068.89/2,380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.13

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