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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.68, 3,286.75 and 1,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.68, 3,286.75 and 1,334.08 is: 1,841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.68 : 3,286.75 = 1,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.68/3,286.75 = 1,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.68x = 3,286.75 × 1,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.68x = 4,384,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,787.44/2,381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.05

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