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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.63, 3,226.35 and 1,393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.63, 3,226.35 and 1,393.48 is: 1,923.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.63 : 3,226.35 = 1,393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.63/3,226.35 = 1,393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.63x = 3,226.35 × 1,393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.63x = 4,495,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,869.90/2,337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.26

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