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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.89, 3,476.72 and 1,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.89, 3,476.72 and 1,333.16 is: 1,997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.89 : 3,476.72 = 1,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.89/3,476.72 = 1,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.89x = 3,476.72 × 1,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.89x = 4,635,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,023.02/2,319.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.95

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