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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.73, 3,227.52 and 1,344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.73, 3,227.52 and 1,344.21 is: 1,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.73 : 3,227.52 = 1,344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.73/3,227.52 = 1,344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.73x = 3,227.52 × 1,344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.73x = 4,338,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,464.66/2,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.05

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