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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.65, 3,285.72 and 1,495.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.65, 3,285.72 and 1,495.77 is: 2,064.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.65 : 3,285.72 = 1,495.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.65/3,285.72 = 1,495.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.65x = 3,285.72 × 1,495.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.65x = 4,914,681.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914,681.40/2,380.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.43

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