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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.53, 3,216.59 and 1,336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.53, 3,216.59 and 1,336.48 is: 1,844.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.53 : 3,216.59 = 1,336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.53/3,216.59 = 1,336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.53x = 3,216.59 × 1,336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.53x = 4,298,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,885.44/2,330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.60

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