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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.20, 3,214.93 and 1,372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.20, 3,214.93 and 1,372.95 is: 1,895.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.20 : 3,214.93 = 1,372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.20/3,214.93 = 1,372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.20x = 3,214.93 × 1,372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.20x = 4,413,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,933.54/2,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.04

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