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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.35, 3,217.35 and 1,336.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.35, 3,217.35 and 1,336.71 is: 1,844.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.35 : 3,217.35 = 1,336.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.35/3,217.35 = 1,336.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.35x = 3,217.35 × 1,336.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.35x = 4,300,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,681.00/2,331.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.72

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