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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.66, 3,218.82 and 1,913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.66, 3,218.82 and 1,913.46 is: 2,638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.66 : 3,218.82 = 1,913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.66/3,218.82 = 1,913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.66x = 3,218.82 × 1,913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.66x = 6,159,083.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,159,083.32/2,334.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.11

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