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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.36, 3,218.04 and 1,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.36, 3,218.04 and 1,545.92 is: 2,132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.36 : 3,218.04 = 1,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.36/3,218.04 = 1,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.36x = 3,218.04 × 1,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.36x = 4,974,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,832.40/2,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.05

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