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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.57, 3,290.81 and 1,336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.57, 3,290.81 and 1,336.56 is: 1,844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.57 : 3,290.81 = 1,336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.57/3,290.81 = 1,336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.57x = 3,290.81 × 1,336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.57x = 4,398,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,358.33/2,384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.51

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