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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.72, 3,290.94 and 1,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.72, 3,290.94 and 1,336.76 is: 1,844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.72 : 3,290.94 = 1,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.72/3,290.94 = 1,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.72x = 3,290.94 × 1,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.72x = 4,399,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,196.95/2,384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.74

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