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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.67, 3,290.85 and 1,336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.67, 3,290.85 and 1,336.74 is: 1,844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.67 : 3,290.85 = 1,336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.67/3,290.85 = 1,336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.67x = 3,290.85 × 1,336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.67x = 4,399,010.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,010.83/2,384.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.70

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