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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.98, 3,227.70 and 1,344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.98, 3,227.70 and 1,344.42 is: 1,855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.98 : 3,227.70 = 1,344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.98/3,227.70 = 1,344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.98x = 3,227.70 × 1,344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.98x = 4,339,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,384.43/2,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.25

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