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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.34, 3,486.93 and 1,229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.34, 3,486.93 and 1,229.31 is: 1,841.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.34 : 3,486.93 = 1,229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.34/3,486.93 = 1,229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.34x = 3,486.93 × 1,229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.34x = 4,286,517.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,517.92/2,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.81

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