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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.46, 3,287.79 and 1,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.46, 3,287.79 and 1,334.50 is: 1,841.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.46 : 3,287.79 = 1,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.46/3,287.79 = 1,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.46x = 3,287.79 × 1,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.46x = 4,387,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,555.76/2,382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.61

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