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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.42, 3,287.52 and 1,334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.42, 3,287.52 and 1,334.28 is: 1,841.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.42 : 3,287.52 = 1,334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.42/3,287.52 = 1,334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.42x = 3,287.52 × 1,334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.42x = 4,386,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386,472.19/2,382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.18

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