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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.70, 3,282.33 and 2,320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.70, 3,282.33 and 2,320.90 is: 3,193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.70 : 3,282.33 = 2,320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.70/3,282.33 = 2,320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.70x = 3,282.33 × 2,320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.70x = 7,617,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617,959.70/2,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.18

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