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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.70, 3,216.44 and 1,336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.70, 3,216.44 and 1,336.17 is: 1,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.70 : 3,216.44 = 1,336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.70/3,216.44 = 1,336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.70x = 3,216.44 × 1,336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.70x = 4,297,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,697.02/2,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.95

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