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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.80, 3,566.40 and 1,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.80, 3,566.40 and 1,512 is: 2,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.80 : 3,566.40 = 1,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.80/3,566.40 = 1,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.80x = 3,566.40 × 1,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.80x = 5,392,396.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,396.80/2,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.95

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