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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.19, 3,218.10 and 1,337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.19, 3,218.10 and 1,337.51 is: 1,845.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.19 : 3,218.10 = 1,337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.19/3,218.10 = 1,337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.19x = 3,218.10 × 1,337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.19x = 4,304,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,243.96/2,332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.58

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