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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.75, 3,288.24 and 1,335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.75, 3,288.24 and 1,335.06 is: 1,842.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.75 : 3,288.24 = 1,335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.75/3,288.24 = 1,335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.75x = 3,288.24 × 1,335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.75x = 4,389,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,997.69/2,382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.41

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