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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.86, 3,566.97 and 2,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.86, 3,566.97 and 2,329.02 is: 3,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.86 : 3,566.97 = 2,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.86/3,566.97 = 2,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.86x = 3,566.97 × 2,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.86x = 8,307,544.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307,544.47/2,380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.30

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