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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.49, 3,384.36 and 1,333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.49, 3,384.36 and 1,333.43 is: 1,840.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.49 : 3,384.36 = 1,333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.49/3,384.36 = 1,333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.49x = 3,384.36 × 1,333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.49x = 4,512,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,802.92/2,452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.09

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