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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.68, 3,285.33 and 1,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.68, 3,285.33 and 1,436.34 is: 1,982.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.68 : 3,285.33 = 1,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.68/3,285.33 = 1,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.68x = 3,285.33 × 1,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.68x = 4,718,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,850.89/2,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.14

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