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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.87, 3,306.21 and 1,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.87, 3,306.21 and 1,333.60 is: 1,840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.87 : 3,306.21 = 1,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.87/3,306.21 = 1,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.87x = 3,306.21 × 1,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.87x = 4,409,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,145.12/2,395.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.31

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