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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.68, 3,219.53 and 1,337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.68, 3,219.53 and 1,337.97 is: 1,846.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.68 : 3,219.53 = 1,337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.68/3,219.53 = 1,337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.68x = 3,219.53 × 1,337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.68x = 4,307,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,627.86/2,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.64

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