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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.88, 3,217.11 and 1,336.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.88, 3,217.11 and 1,336.79 is: 1,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.88 : 3,217.11 = 1,336.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.88/3,217.11 = 1,336.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.88x = 3,217.11 × 1,336.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.88x = 4,300,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,600.48/2,331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.26

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