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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.92, 3,220.42 and 1,339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.92, 3,220.42 and 1,339.12 is: 1,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.92 : 3,220.42 = 1,339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.92/3,220.42 = 1,339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.92x = 3,220.42 × 1,339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.92x = 4,312,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,528.83/2,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.76

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