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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.83, 3,278.31 and 2,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.83, 3,278.31 and 2,111.40 is: 2,907.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.83 : 3,278.31 = 2,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.83/3,278.31 = 2,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.83x = 3,278.31 × 2,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.83x = 6,921,815.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,815.82/2,380.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,907.32

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