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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.08, 3,288.74 and 1,335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.08, 3,288.74 and 1,335.08 is: 1,842.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.08 : 3,288.74 = 1,335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.08/3,288.74 = 1,335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.08x = 3,288.74 × 1,335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.08x = 4,390,731.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,731.00/2,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.46

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