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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.93, 3,285.61 and 1,318.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.93, 3,285.61 and 1,318.65 is: 1,819.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.93 : 3,285.61 = 1,318.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.93/3,285.61 = 1,318.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.93x = 3,285.61 × 1,318.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.93x = 4,332,589.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,589.15/2,380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.70

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