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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.41, 3,212.28 and 1,333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.41, 3,212.28 and 1,333.15 is: 1,839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.41 : 3,212.28 = 1,333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.41/3,212.28 = 1,333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.41x = 3,212.28 × 1,333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.41x = 4,282,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,443.05/2,328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.21

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