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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.88, 3,570.40 and 820.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.88, 3,570.40 and 820.59 is: 1,230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.88 : 3,570.40 = 820.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.88/3,570.40 = 820.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.88x = 3,570.40 × 820.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.88x = 2,929,834.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,834.54/2,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.57

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