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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.36, 3,287.69 and 1,334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.36, 3,287.69 and 1,334.43 is: 1,841.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.36 : 3,287.69 = 1,334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.36/3,287.69 = 1,334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.36x = 3,287.69 × 1,334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.36x = 4,387,192.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,192.17/2,382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.53

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