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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.32, 3,214.46 and 1,334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.32, 3,214.46 and 1,334.58 is: 1,841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.32 : 3,214.46 = 1,334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.32/3,214.46 = 1,334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.32x = 3,214.46 × 1,334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.32x = 4,289,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,947.35/2,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.72

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