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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.58, 3,284.31 and 1,385.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.58, 3,284.31 and 1,385.49 is: 1,911.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.58 : 3,284.31 = 1,385.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.58/3,284.31 = 1,385.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.58x = 3,284.31 × 1,385.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.58x = 4,550,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,378.66/2,380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.46

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