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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.51, 3,571.15 and 820.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.51, 3,571.15 and 820.13 is: 1,230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.51 : 3,571.15 = 820.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.51/3,571.15 = 820.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.51x = 3,571.15 × 820.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.51x = 2,928,807.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,807.25/2,380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.33

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