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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.44, 3,289.20 and 1,335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.44, 3,289.20 and 1,335.36 is: 1,842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.44 : 3,289.20 = 1,335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.44/3,289.20 = 1,335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.44x = 3,289.20 × 1,335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.44x = 4,392,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,266.11/2,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.83

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