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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.54, 3,284.34 and 1,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.54, 3,284.34 and 1,385.60 is: 1,911.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.54 : 3,284.34 = 1,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.54/3,284.34 = 1,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.54x = 3,284.34 × 1,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.54x = 4,550,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,781.50/2,380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.66

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