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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.73, 3,290.75 and 1,336.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.73, 3,290.75 and 1,336.65 is: 1,844.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.73 : 3,290.75 = 1,336.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.73/3,290.75 = 1,336.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.73x = 3,290.75 × 1,336.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.73x = 4,398,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,574.30/2,384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.47

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