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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.52, 3,285.10 and 1,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.52, 3,285.10 and 1,332.80 is: 1,839.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.52 : 3,285.10 = 1,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.52/3,285.10 = 1,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.52x = 3,285.10 × 1,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.52x = 4,378,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,381.28/2,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.25

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