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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.58, 3,287.88 and 1,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.58, 3,287.88 and 1,334.74 is: 1,841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.58 : 3,287.88 = 1,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.58/3,287.88 = 1,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.58x = 3,287.88 × 1,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.58x = 4,388,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,464.95/2,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.90

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