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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.01, 3,285.95 and 1,333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.01, 3,285.95 and 1,333.14 is: 1,839.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.01 : 3,285.95 = 1,333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.01/3,285.95 = 1,333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.01x = 3,285.95 × 1,333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.01x = 4,380,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,624.72/2,381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.82

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