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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.97, 3,221.34 and 1,339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.97, 3,221.34 and 1,339.92 is: 1,849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.97 : 3,221.34 = 1,339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.97/3,221.34 = 1,339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.97x = 3,221.34 × 1,339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.97x = 4,316,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,337.89/2,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.35

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