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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.66, 3,285.30 and 1,332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.66, 3,285.30 and 1,332.74 is: 1,839.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.66 : 3,285.30 = 1,332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.66/3,285.30 = 1,332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.66x = 3,285.30 × 1,332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.66x = 4,378,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,450.72/2,380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.18

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