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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.72, 3,219.24 and 1,338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.72, 3,219.24 and 1,338.04 is: 1,846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.72 : 3,219.24 = 1,338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.72/3,219.24 = 1,338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.72x = 3,219.24 × 1,338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.72x = 4,307,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,471.89/2,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.54

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