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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.41, 3,219.03 and 1,337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.41, 3,219.03 and 1,337.49 is: 1,845.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.41 : 3,219.03 = 1,337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.41/3,219.03 = 1,337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.41x = 3,219.03 × 1,337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.41x = 4,305,432.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,432.51/2,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.92

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