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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.28, 3,217.61 and 1,388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.28, 3,217.61 and 1,388.11 is: 1,915.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.28 : 3,217.61 = 1,388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.28/3,217.61 = 1,388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.28x = 3,217.61 × 1,388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.28x = 4,466,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,405.17/2,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.04

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