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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.40, 3,286.26 and 1,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.40, 3,286.26 and 1,333.56 is: 1,840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.40 : 3,286.26 = 1,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.40/3,286.26 = 1,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.40x = 3,286.26 × 1,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.40x = 4,382,424.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,424.89/2,381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.27

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