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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.03, 3,285.72 and 1,333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.03, 3,285.72 and 1,333.07 is: 1,839.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.03 : 3,285.72 = 1,333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.03/3,285.72 = 1,333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.03x = 3,285.72 × 1,333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.03x = 4,380,078.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,078.33/2,381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.58

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