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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.79, 3,213.34 and 1,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.79, 3,213.34 and 1,385.14 is: 1,911.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.79 : 3,213.34 = 1,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.79/3,213.34 = 1,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.79x = 3,213.34 × 1,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.79x = 4,450,925.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,925.77/2,328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.26

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