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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.58, 3,214.11 and 1,385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.58, 3,214.11 and 1,385.03 is: 1,911.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.58 : 3,214.11 = 1,385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.58/3,214.11 = 1,385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.58x = 3,214.11 × 1,385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.58x = 4,451,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,638.77/2,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.74

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