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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.82, 3,218.28 and 1,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.82, 3,218.28 and 1,337.88 is: 1,845.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.82 : 3,218.28 = 1,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.82/3,218.28 = 1,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.82x = 3,218.28 × 1,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.82x = 4,305,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,672.45/2,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.69

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