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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.90, 3,218.39 and 1,337.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.90, 3,218.39 and 1,337.95 is: 1,845.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.90 : 3,218.39 = 1,337.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.90/3,218.39 = 1,337.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.90x = 3,218.39 × 1,337.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.90x = 4,306,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,044.90/2,332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.79

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