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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.91, 3,218.11 and 1,337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.91, 3,218.11 and 1,337.37 is: 1,845.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.91 : 3,218.11 = 1,337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.91/3,218.11 = 1,337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.91x = 3,218.11 × 1,337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.91x = 4,303,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,803.77/2,331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.61

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