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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.90, 3,286.97 and 1,333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.90, 3,286.97 and 1,333.95 is: 1,840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.90 : 3,286.97 = 1,333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.90/3,286.97 = 1,333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.90x = 3,286.97 × 1,333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.90x = 4,384,646.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,646.96/2,381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.82

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