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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.34, 3,286.27 and 1,333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.34, 3,286.27 and 1,333.41 is: 1,840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.34 : 3,286.27 = 1,333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.34/3,286.27 = 1,333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.34x = 3,286.27 × 1,333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.34x = 4,381,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,934.62/2,381.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.11

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