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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.40, 3,384.34 and 1,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.40, 3,384.34 and 1,333.40 is: 1,840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.40 : 3,384.34 = 1,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.40/3,384.34 = 1,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.40x = 3,384.34 × 1,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.40x = 4,512,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,678.96/2,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.11

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