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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.80, 3,571.44 and 820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.80, 3,571.44 and 820.60 is: 1,230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.80 : 3,571.44 = 820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.80/3,571.44 = 820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.80x = 3,571.44 × 820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.80x = 2,930,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,714.74/2,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.98

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