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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.31, 3,214.60 and 1,334.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.31, 3,214.60 and 1,334.57 is: 1,841.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.31 : 3,214.60 = 1,334.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.31/3,214.60 = 1,334.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.31x = 3,214.60 × 1,334.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.31x = 4,290,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,108.72/2,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.79

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