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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.06, 3,383.91 and 1,333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.06, 3,383.91 and 1,333.07 is: 1,839.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.06 : 3,383.91 = 1,333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.06/3,383.91 = 1,333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.06x = 3,383.91 × 1,333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.06x = 4,511,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,003.71/2,452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.68

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