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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.97, 3,212.64 and 1,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.97, 3,212.64 and 1,333.56 is: 1,840.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.97 : 3,212.64 = 1,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.97/3,212.64 = 1,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.97x = 3,212.64 × 1,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.97x = 4,284,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,248.20/2,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.34

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