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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.23, 3,287.50 and 1,334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.23, 3,287.50 and 1,334.29 is: 1,841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.23 : 3,287.50 = 1,334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.23/3,287.50 = 1,334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.23x = 3,287.50 × 1,334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.23x = 4,386,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386,466.82/2,382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.33

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