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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.89, 3,285.58 and 1,332.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.89, 3,285.58 and 1,332.95 is: 1,839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.89 : 3,285.58 = 1,332.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.89/3,285.58 = 1,332.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.89x = 3,285.58 × 1,332.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.89x = 4,379,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,513.86/2,380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.44

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