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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.94, 3,383.70 and 1,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.94, 3,383.70 and 1,332.88 is: 1,839.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.94 : 3,383.70 = 1,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.94/3,383.70 = 1,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.94x = 3,383.70 × 1,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.94x = 4,510,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,066.06/2,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.38

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