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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.76, 3,290.96 and 1,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.76, 3,290.96 and 1,336.82 is: 1,844.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.76 : 3,290.96 = 1,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.76/3,290.96 = 1,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.76x = 3,290.96 × 1,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.76x = 4,399,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,421.15/2,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.81

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