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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.64, 3,285.32 and 1,436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.64, 3,285.32 and 1,436.48 is: 1,982.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.64 : 3,285.32 = 1,436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.64/3,285.32 = 1,436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.64x = 3,285.32 × 1,436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.64x = 4,719,296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,296.47/2,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.36

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