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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.40, 3,289.02 and 1,335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.40, 3,289.02 and 1,335.56 is: 1,843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.40 : 3,289.02 = 1,335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.40/3,289.02 = 1,335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.40x = 3,289.02 × 1,335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.40x = 4,392,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,683.55/2,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.03

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