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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.98, 3,289.71 and 1,335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.98, 3,289.71 and 1,335.90 is: 1,843.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.98 : 3,289.71 = 1,335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.98/3,289.71 = 1,335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.98x = 3,289.71 × 1,335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.98x = 4,394,723.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,723.59/2,383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.44

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