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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.59, 3,220.82 and 1,339.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.59, 3,220.82 and 1,339.55 is: 1,848.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.59 : 3,220.82 = 1,339.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.59/3,220.82 = 1,339.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.59x = 3,220.82 × 1,339.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.59x = 4,314,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,436.68/2,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.84

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