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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.73, 3,286.61 and 1,333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.73, 3,286.61 and 1,333.65 is: 1,840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.73 : 3,286.61 = 1,333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.73/3,286.61 = 1,333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.73x = 3,286.61 × 1,333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.73x = 4,383,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,180.76/2,381.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.33

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