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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.72, 3,290.93 and 1,336.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.72, 3,290.93 and 1,336.79 is: 1,844.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.72 : 3,290.93 = 1,336.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.72/3,290.93 = 1,336.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.72x = 3,290.93 × 1,336.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.72x = 4,399,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,282.31/2,384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.78

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