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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.58, 3,220.24 and 1,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.58, 3,220.24 and 1,271.36 is: 1,754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.58 : 3,220.24 = 1,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.58/3,220.24 = 1,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.58x = 3,220.24 × 1,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.58x = 4,094,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,084.33/2,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.42

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