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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.50, 3,227.40 and 1,343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.50, 3,227.40 and 1,343.97 is: 1,854.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.50 : 3,227.40 = 1,343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.50/3,227.40 = 1,343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.50x = 3,227.40 × 1,343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.50x = 4,337,528.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,528.78/2,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.83

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