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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.64, 3,225.94 and 1,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.64, 3,225.94 and 1,343.24 is: 1,853.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.64 : 3,225.94 = 1,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.64/3,225.94 = 1,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.64x = 3,225.94 × 1,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.64x = 4,333,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,211.65/2,337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.67

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