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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.37, 3,286.20 and 1,333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.37, 3,286.20 and 1,333.38 is: 1,840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.37 : 3,286.20 = 1,333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.37/3,286.20 = 1,333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.37x = 3,286.20 × 1,333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.37x = 4,381,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,753.36/2,381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.01

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