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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.98, 3,283.26 and 1,882.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.98, 3,283.26 and 1,882.82 is: 2,596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.98 : 3,283.26 = 1,882.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.98/3,283.26 = 1,882.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.98x = 3,283.26 × 1,882.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.98x = 6,181,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,181,787.59/2,380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.32

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