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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.52, 3,286.40 and 1,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.52, 3,286.40 and 1,333.58 is: 1,840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.52 : 3,286.40 = 1,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.52/3,286.40 = 1,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.52x = 3,286.40 × 1,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.52x = 4,382,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,677.31/2,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.29

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