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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.86, 3,284.48 and 1,541.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.86, 3,284.48 and 1,541.83 is: 2,127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.86 : 3,284.48 = 1,541.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.86/3,284.48 = 1,541.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.86x = 3,284.48 × 1,541.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.86x = 5,064,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,064,102.09/2,380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.01

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