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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.65, 3,217.31 and 1,336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.65, 3,217.31 and 1,336.75 is: 1,844.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.65 : 3,217.31 = 1,336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.65/3,217.31 = 1,336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.65x = 3,217.31 × 1,336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.65x = 4,300,729.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,729.43/2,331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.50

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