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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.88, 3,384.96 and 1,333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.88, 3,384.96 and 1,333.82 is: 1,840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.88 : 3,384.96 = 1,333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.88/3,384.96 = 1,333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.88x = 3,384.96 × 1,333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.88x = 4,514,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,915.55/2,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.66

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