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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383, 3,288.42 and 1,334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383, 3,288.42 and 1,334.92 is: 1,842.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383 : 3,288.42 = 1,334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383/3,288.42 = 1,334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383x = 3,288.42 × 1,334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383x = 4,389,777.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,777.63/2,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.12

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