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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.04, 3,219.52 and 1,388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.04, 3,219.52 and 1,388.62 is: 1,916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.04 : 3,219.52 = 1,388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.04/3,219.52 = 1,388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.04x = 3,219.52 × 1,388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.04x = 4,470,689.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,689.86/2,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.25

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