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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.57, 3,287.79 and 1,334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.57, 3,287.79 and 1,334.43 is: 1,841.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.57 : 3,287.79 = 1,334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.57/3,287.79 = 1,334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.57x = 3,287.79 × 1,334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.57x = 4,387,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,325.61/2,382.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.43

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