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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.82, 3,287.01 and 1,333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.82, 3,287.01 and 1,333.89 is: 1,840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.82 : 3,287.01 = 1,333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.82/3,287.01 = 1,333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.82x = 3,287.01 × 1,333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.82x = 4,384,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,509.77/2,381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.82

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