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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.79, 3,238.23 and 1,338.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.79, 3,238.23 and 1,338.33 is: 1,846.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.79 : 3,238.23 = 1,338.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.79/3,238.23 = 1,338.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.79x = 3,238.23 × 1,338.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.79x = 4,333,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,825.35/2,346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.71

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