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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.93, 3,218.49 and 1,337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.93, 3,218.49 and 1,337.22 is: 1,845.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.93 : 3,218.49 = 1,337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.93/3,218.49 = 1,337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.93x = 3,218.49 × 1,337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.93x = 4,303,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,829.20/2,331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.61

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