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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.98, 3,219.35 and 1,338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.98, 3,219.35 and 1,338.09 is: 1,846.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.98 : 3,219.35 = 1,338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.98/3,219.35 = 1,338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.98x = 3,219.35 × 1,338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.98x = 4,307,773.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,773.35/2,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.47

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