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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.13, 3,223.62 and 1,341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.13, 3,223.62 and 1,341.21 is: 1,850.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.13 : 3,223.62 = 1,341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.13/3,223.62 = 1,341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.13x = 3,223.62 × 1,341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.13x = 4,323,551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,551.38/2,336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.73

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