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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.38, 3,287.60 and 1,320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.38, 3,287.60 and 1,320.10 is: 1,821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.38 : 3,287.60 = 1,320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.38/3,287.60 = 1,320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.38x = 3,287.60 × 1,320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.38x = 4,339,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,950.89/2,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.69

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