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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.82, 3,219.63 and 1,338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.82, 3,219.63 and 1,338.90 is: 1,847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.82 : 3,219.63 = 1,338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.82/3,219.63 = 1,338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.82x = 3,219.63 × 1,338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.82x = 4,310,762.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,762.61/2,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.08

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