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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.19, 3,214.25 and 1,734.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.19, 3,214.25 and 1,734.34 is: 2,393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.19 : 3,214.25 = 1,734.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.19/3,214.25 = 1,734.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.19x = 3,214.25 × 1,734.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.19x = 5,574,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,604.09/2,329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.37

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