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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.97, 3,285.78 and 1,333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.97, 3,285.78 and 1,333.03 is: 1,839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.97 : 3,285.78 = 1,333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.97/3,285.78 = 1,333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.97x = 3,285.78 × 1,333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.97x = 4,380,043.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,043.31/2,380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.60

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