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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.81, 3,384.80 and 1,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.81, 3,384.80 and 1,333.72 is: 1,840.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.81 : 3,384.80 = 1,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.81/3,384.80 = 1,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.81x = 3,384.80 × 1,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.81x = 4,514,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,383.02/2,452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.49

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