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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.54, 3,226.32 and 1,343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.54, 3,226.32 and 1,343.08 is: 1,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.54 : 3,226.32 = 1,343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.54/3,226.32 = 1,343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.54x = 3,226.32 × 1,343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.54x = 4,333,205.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,205.87/2,338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.95

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