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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.23, 3,214.33 and 1,334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.23, 3,214.33 and 1,334.51 is: 1,841.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.23 : 3,214.33 = 1,334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.23/3,214.33 = 1,334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.23x = 3,214.33 × 1,334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.23x = 4,289,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,555.53/2,329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.62

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