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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.21, 3,288.90 and 1,335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.21, 3,288.90 and 1,335.25 is: 1,842.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.21 : 3,288.90 = 1,335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.21/3,288.90 = 1,335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.21x = 3,288.90 × 1,335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.21x = 4,391,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,503.73/2,383.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.68

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