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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.42, 3,383.04 and 1,332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.42, 3,383.04 and 1,332.44 is: 1,838.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.42 : 3,383.04 = 1,332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.42/3,383.04 = 1,332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.42x = 3,383.04 × 1,332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.42x = 4,507,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,697.82/2,451.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.81

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