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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.14, 3,287.16 and 1,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.14, 3,287.16 and 1,334 is: 1,840.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.14 : 3,287.16 = 1,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.14/3,287.16 = 1,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.14x = 3,287.16 × 1,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.14x = 4,385,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,071.44/2,382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.81

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