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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.82, 3,289.77 and 1,335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.82, 3,289.77 and 1,335.89 is: 1,843.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.82 : 3,289.77 = 1,335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.82/3,289.77 = 1,335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.82x = 3,289.77 × 1,335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.82x = 4,394,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,770.85/2,383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.58

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