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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.61, 3,384.63 and 1,333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.61, 3,384.63 and 1,333.55 is: 1,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.61 : 3,384.63 = 1,333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.61/3,384.63 = 1,333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.61x = 3,384.63 × 1,333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.61x = 4,513,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,581.80/2,452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.32

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