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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.46, 3,283.60 and 2,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.46, 3,283.60 and 2,010.40 is: 2,770.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.46 : 3,283.60 = 2,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.46/3,283.60 = 2,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.46x = 3,283.60 × 2,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.46x = 6,601,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,349.44/2,382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.81

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