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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.68, 3,286.26 and 1,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.68, 3,286.26 and 1,449 is: 2,000.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.68 : 3,286.26 = 1,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.68/3,286.26 = 1,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.68x = 3,286.26 × 1,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.68x = 4,761,790.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,790.74/2,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.18

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