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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.81, 3,289.35 and 1,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.81, 3,289.35 and 1,335.88 is: 1,843.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.81 : 3,289.35 = 1,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.81/3,289.35 = 1,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.81x = 3,289.35 × 1,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.81x = 4,394,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,176.88/2,383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.34

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