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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.51, 3,218.53 and 1,337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.51, 3,218.53 and 1,337.83 is: 1,846.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.51 : 3,218.53 = 1,337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.51/3,218.53 = 1,337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.51x = 3,218.53 × 1,337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.51x = 4,305,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,845.99/2,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.01

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