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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.35, 3,218.13 and 1,337.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.35, 3,218.13 and 1,337.09 is: 1,844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.35 : 3,218.13 = 1,337.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.35/3,218.13 = 1,337.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.35x = 3,218.13 × 1,337.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.35x = 4,302,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,913.35/2,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.88

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