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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.51, 3,290.79 and 1,336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.51, 3,290.79 and 1,336.64 is: 1,844.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.51 : 3,290.79 = 1,336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.51/3,290.79 = 1,336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.51x = 3,290.79 × 1,336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.51x = 4,398,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,601.55/2,384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.66

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