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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.50, 3,384.43 and 1,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.50, 3,384.43 and 1,333.44 is: 1,840.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.50 : 3,384.43 = 1,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.50/3,384.43 = 1,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.50x = 3,384.43 × 1,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.50x = 4,512,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,934.34/2,452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.14

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