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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.41, 3,384.29 and 1,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.41, 3,384.29 and 1,333.32 is: 1,839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.41 : 3,384.29 = 1,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.41/3,384.29 = 1,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.41x = 3,384.29 × 1,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.41x = 4,512,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,317.95/2,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.96

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