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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.16, 3,285.78 and 1,332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.16, 3,285.78 and 1,332.84 is: 1,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.16 : 3,285.78 = 1,332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.16/3,285.78 = 1,332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.16x = 3,285.78 × 1,332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.16x = 4,379,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,419.02/2,381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.20

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