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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.82, 3,290.94 and 1,336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.82, 3,290.94 and 1,336.98 is: 1,844.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.82 : 3,290.94 = 1,336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.82/3,290.94 = 1,336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.82x = 3,290.94 × 1,336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.82x = 4,399,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,920.96/2,384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.97

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