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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.30, 3,224.52 and 1,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.30, 3,224.52 and 1,328 is: 1,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.30 : 3,224.52 = 1,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.30/3,224.52 = 1,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.30x = 3,224.52 × 1,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.30x = 4,282,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,162.56/2,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.88

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