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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.38, 3,287.69 and 1,334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.38, 3,287.69 and 1,334.45 is: 1,841.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.38 : 3,287.69 = 1,334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.38/3,287.69 = 1,334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.38x = 3,287.69 × 1,334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.38x = 4,387,234.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,234.81/2,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.54

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