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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.82, 3,491.19 and 1,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.82, 3,491.19 and 1,233.70 is: 1,847.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.82 : 3,491.19 = 1,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.82/3,491.19 = 1,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.82x = 3,491.19 × 1,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.82x = 4,307,081.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,081.10/2,331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.09

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