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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.87, 3,285.59 and 1,372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.87, 3,285.59 and 1,372.57 is: 1,894.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.87 : 3,285.59 = 1,372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.87/3,285.59 = 1,372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.87x = 3,285.59 × 1,372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.87x = 4,509,701.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509,701.85/2,380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.14

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