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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.50, 3,220.20 and 1,338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.50, 3,220.20 and 1,338.76 is: 1,847.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.50 : 3,220.20 = 1,338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.50/3,220.20 = 1,338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.50x = 3,220.20 × 1,338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.50x = 4,311,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,074.95/2,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.47

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