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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.33, 3,485.28 and 1,388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.33, 3,485.28 and 1,388.84 is: 2,078.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.33 : 3,485.28 = 1,388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.33/3,485.28 = 1,388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.33x = 3,485.28 × 1,388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.33x = 4,840,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,496.28/2,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.06

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