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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.98, 3,288.51 and 1,335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.98, 3,288.51 and 1,335.05 is: 1,842.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.98 : 3,288.51 = 1,335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.98/3,288.51 = 1,335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.98x = 3,288.51 × 1,335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.98x = 4,390,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,308.83/2,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.36

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