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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.75, 3,286.86 and 1,333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.75, 3,286.86 and 1,333.79 is: 1,840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.75 : 3,286.86 = 1,333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.75/3,286.86 = 1,333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.75x = 3,286.86 × 1,333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.75x = 4,383,981.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,981.00/2,381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.66

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