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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.49, 3,212.12 and 1,333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.49, 3,212.12 and 1,333.09 is: 1,839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.49 : 3,212.12 = 1,333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.49/3,212.12 = 1,333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.49x = 3,212.12 × 1,333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.49x = 4,282,052.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,052.40/2,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.77

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