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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.64, 3,224.83 and 1,328.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.64, 3,224.83 and 1,328.49 is: 1,833.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.64 : 3,224.83 = 1,328.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.64/3,224.83 = 1,328.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.64x = 3,224.83 × 1,328.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.64x = 4,284,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,175.05/2,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.48

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