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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.77, 3,214.16 and 1,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.77, 3,214.16 and 1,334.72 is: 1,842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.77 : 3,214.16 = 1,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.77/3,214.16 = 1,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.77x = 3,214.16 × 1,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.77x = 4,290,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,003.64/2,328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.18

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