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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.97, 3,285.68 and 1,333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.97, 3,285.68 and 1,333.23 is: 1,839.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.97 : 3,285.68 = 1,333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.97/3,285.68 = 1,333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.97x = 3,285.68 × 1,333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.97x = 4,380,560.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,560.48/2,380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.83

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