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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.74, 3,212.46 and 1,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.74, 3,212.46 and 1,333.26 is: 1,840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.74 : 3,212.46 = 1,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.74/3,212.46 = 1,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.74x = 3,212.46 × 1,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.74x = 4,283,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,044.42/2,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.00

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