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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.62, 3,226.32 and 1,343.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.62, 3,226.32 and 1,343.15 is: 1,853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.62 : 3,226.32 = 1,343.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.62/3,226.32 = 1,343.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.62x = 3,226.32 × 1,343.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.62x = 4,333,431.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,431.71/2,337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.78

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