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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.83, 3,227.88 and 1,344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.83, 3,227.88 and 1,344.46 is: 1,855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.83 : 3,227.88 = 1,344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.83/3,227.88 = 1,344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.83x = 3,227.88 × 1,344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.83x = 4,339,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,755.54/2,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.52

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