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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.33, 3,480.77 and 1,333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.33, 3,480.77 and 1,333.94 is: 2,000.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.33 : 3,480.77 = 1,333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.33/3,480.77 = 1,333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.33x = 3,480.77 × 1,333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.33x = 4,643,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,138.33/2,321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.21

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