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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.59, 3,285.56 and 1,332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.59, 3,285.56 and 1,332.86 is: 1,839.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.59 : 3,285.56 = 1,332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.59/3,285.56 = 1,332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.59x = 3,285.56 × 1,332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.59x = 4,379,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,178.41/2,380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.53

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