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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.75, 3,285.44 and 1,333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.75, 3,285.44 and 1,333.06 is: 1,839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.75 : 3,285.44 = 1,333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.75/3,285.44 = 1,333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.75x = 3,285.44 × 1,333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.75x = 4,379,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,688.65/2,380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.63

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