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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.97, 3,227.75 and 1,344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.97, 3,227.75 and 1,344.45 is: 1,855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.97 : 3,227.75 = 1,344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.97/3,227.75 = 1,344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.97x = 3,227.75 × 1,344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.97x = 4,339,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,541.77/2,338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.33

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