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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.44, 3,287.77 and 1,334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.44, 3,287.77 and 1,334.51 is: 1,841.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.44 : 3,287.77 = 1,334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.44/3,287.77 = 1,334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.44x = 3,287.77 × 1,334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.44x = 4,387,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,542.17/2,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.62

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