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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.10, 3,214.62 and 1,335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.10, 3,214.62 and 1,335.05 is: 1,842.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.10 : 3,214.62 = 1,335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.10/3,214.62 = 1,335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.10x = 3,214.62 × 1,335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.10x = 4,291,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,674.41/2,329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.63

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