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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.34, 3,489.40 and 1,508.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.34, 3,489.40 and 1,508.19 is: 2,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.34 : 3,489.40 = 1,508.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.34/3,489.40 = 1,508.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.34x = 3,489.40 × 1,508.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.34x = 5,262,683.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,683.79/2,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.30

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