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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.72, 3,506.60 and 1,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.72, 3,506.60 and 1,313.44 is: 1,969.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.72 : 3,506.60 = 1,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.72/3,506.60 = 1,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.72x = 3,506.60 × 1,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.72x = 4,605,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,708.70/2,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.33

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