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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.02, 3,213.57 and 1,384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.02, 3,213.57 and 1,384.86 is: 1,910.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.02 : 3,213.57 = 1,384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.02/3,213.57 = 1,384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.02x = 3,213.57 × 1,384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.02x = 4,450,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,344.55/2,329.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.82

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