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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.03, 3,287.34 and 1,334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.03, 3,287.34 and 1,334.07 is: 1,841.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.03 : 3,287.34 = 1,334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.03/3,287.34 = 1,334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.03x = 3,287.34 × 1,334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.03x = 4,385,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,541.67/2,382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.09

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