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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.23, 3,223.96 and 1,341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.23, 3,223.96 and 1,341.55 is: 1,851.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.23 : 3,223.96 = 1,341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.23/3,223.96 = 1,341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.23x = 3,223.96 × 1,341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.23x = 4,325,103.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,103.54/2,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.32

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