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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.77, 3,284.64 and 1,496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.77, 3,284.64 and 1,496.64 is: 2,064.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.77 : 3,284.64 = 1,496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.77/3,284.64 = 1,496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.77x = 3,284.64 × 1,496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.77x = 4,915,923.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,923.61/2,380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.85

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