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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.70, 3,285.37 and 1,303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.70, 3,285.37 and 1,303.97 is: 1,799.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.70 : 3,285.37 = 1,303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.70/3,285.37 = 1,303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.70x = 3,285.37 × 1,303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.70x = 4,284,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,000.97/2,380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.47

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