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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.14, 3,214.35 and 1,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.14, 3,214.35 and 1,445.24 is: 1,995.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.14 : 3,214.35 = 1,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.14/3,214.35 = 1,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.14x = 3,214.35 × 1,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.14x = 4,645,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,507.19/2,328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.37

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