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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.21, 3,459.78 and 1,333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.21, 3,459.78 and 1,333.35 is: 1,996.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.21 : 3,459.78 = 1,333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.21/3,459.78 = 1,333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.21x = 3,459.78 × 1,333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.21x = 4,613,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,097.66/2,310.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.83

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