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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.56, 3,284.76 and 1,385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.56, 3,284.76 and 1,385.88 is: 1,912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.56 : 3,284.76 = 1,385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.56/3,284.76 = 1,385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.56x = 3,284.76 × 1,385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.56x = 4,552,283.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,283.19/2,380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.27

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