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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.56, 3,569 and 1,343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.56, 3,569 and 1,343.52 is: 2,014.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.56 : 3,569 = 1,343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.56/3,569 = 1,343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.56x = 3,569 × 1,343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.56x = 4,795,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,022.88/2,380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.24

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