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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.50, 3,213.18 and 1,333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.50, 3,213.18 and 1,333.55 is: 1,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.50 : 3,213.18 = 1,333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.50/3,213.18 = 1,333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.50x = 3,213.18 × 1,333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.50x = 4,284,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,920.12/2,328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.21

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