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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.07, 3,219.53 and 1,338.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.07, 3,219.53 and 1,338.71 is: 1,847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.07 : 3,219.53 = 1,338.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.07/3,219.53 = 1,338.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.07x = 3,219.53 × 1,338.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.07x = 4,309,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,994.22/2,333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.35

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