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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.23, 3,224.31 and 1,341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.23, 3,224.31 and 1,341.33 is: 1,851.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.23 : 3,224.31 = 1,341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.23/3,224.31 = 1,341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.23x = 3,224.31 × 1,341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.23x = 4,324,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,863.73/2,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.21

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