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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.60, 3,288.88 and 1,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.60, 3,288.88 and 1,335.44 is: 1,842.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.60 : 3,288.88 = 1,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.60/3,288.88 = 1,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.60x = 3,288.88 × 1,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.60x = 4,392,101.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,101.91/2,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.63

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