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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.89, 3,288.24 and 1,334.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.89, 3,288.24 and 1,334.93 is: 1,842.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.89 : 3,288.24 = 1,334.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.89/3,288.24 = 1,334.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.89x = 3,288.24 × 1,334.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.89x = 4,389,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,553.78/2,382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.12

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