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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.81, 3,291.06 and 1,336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.81, 3,291.06 and 1,336.90 is: 1,844.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.81 : 3,291.06 = 1,336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.81/3,291.06 = 1,336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.81x = 3,291.06 × 1,336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.81x = 4,399,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,814.90/2,384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.93

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