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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.88, 3,570 and 820.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.88, 3,570 and 820.01 is: 1,229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.88 : 3,570 = 820.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.88/3,570 = 820.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.88x = 3,570 × 820.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.88x = 2,927,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,417.85/2,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.56

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