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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.13, 3,287.35 and 1,334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.13, 3,287.35 and 1,334.13 is: 1,841.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.13 : 3,287.35 = 1,334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.13/3,287.35 = 1,334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.13x = 3,287.35 × 1,334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.13x = 4,385,752.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,752.26/2,382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.11

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