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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.82, 3,384.92 and 1,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.82, 3,384.92 and 1,333.80 is: 1,840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.82 : 3,384.92 = 1,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.82/3,384.92 = 1,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.82x = 3,384.92 × 1,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.82x = 4,514,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,809.63/2,452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.66

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