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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.26, 3,226.97 and 1,343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.26, 3,226.97 and 1,343.78 is: 1,854.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.26 : 3,226.97 = 1,343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.26/3,226.97 = 1,343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.26x = 3,226.97 × 1,343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.26x = 4,336,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,337.75/2,338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.51

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