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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.25, 3,221.88 and 1,378.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.25, 3,221.88 and 1,378.00 is: 1,902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.25 : 3,221.88 = 1,378.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.25/3,221.88 = 1,378.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.25x = 3,221.88 × 1,378.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.25x = 4,439,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,734.53/2,334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.00

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