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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.68, 3,221.02 and 1,339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.68, 3,221.02 and 1,339.54 is: 1,848.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.68 : 3,221.02 = 1,339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.68/3,221.02 = 1,339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.68x = 3,221.02 × 1,339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.68x = 4,314,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,685.13/2,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.88

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