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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.57, 4,017.25 and 2,380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.57, 4,017.25 and 2,380.49 is: 3,282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.57 : 4,017.25 = 2,380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.57/4,017.25 = 2,380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.57x = 4,017.25 × 2,380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.57x = 9,563,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,563,008.02/2,913.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.23

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