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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.82, 3,285.50 and 1,318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.82, 3,285.50 and 1,318.66 is: 1,819.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.82 : 3,285.50 = 1,318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.82/3,285.50 = 1,318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.82x = 3,285.50 × 1,318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.82x = 4,332,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,457.43/2,380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.73

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