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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.54, 3,220.25 and 1,338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.54, 3,220.25 and 1,338.86 is: 1,847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.54 : 3,220.25 = 1,338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.54/3,220.25 = 1,338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.54x = 3,220.25 × 1,338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.54x = 4,311,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,441.12/2,333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.60

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