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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.92, 3,289.84 and 1,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.92, 3,289.84 and 1,336 is: 1,843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.92 : 3,289.84 = 1,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.92/3,289.84 = 1,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.92x = 3,289.84 × 1,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.92x = 4,395,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,226.24/2,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.70

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