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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.52, 3,570.24 and 841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.52, 3,570.24 and 841.52 is: 1,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.52 : 3,570.24 = 841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.52/3,570.24 = 841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.52x = 3,570.24 × 841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.52x = 3,004,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,428.36/2,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.09

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