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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.43, 3,216.26 and 1,336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.43, 3,216.26 and 1,336.02 is: 1,843.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.43 : 3,216.26 = 1,336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.43/3,216.26 = 1,336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.43x = 3,216.26 × 1,336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.43x = 4,296,987.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,987.69/2,330.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.86

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