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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.59, 3,285.23 and 1,318.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.59, 3,285.23 and 1,318.39 is: 1,819.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.59 : 3,285.23 = 1,318.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.59/3,285.23 = 1,318.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.59x = 3,285.23 × 1,318.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.59x = 4,331,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,214.38/2,380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.39

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