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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.46, 3,215.11 and 1,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.46, 3,215.11 and 1,335.40 is: 1,843.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.46 : 3,215.11 = 1,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.46/3,215.11 = 1,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.46x = 3,215.11 × 1,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.46x = 4,293,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,467.11/2,329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.12

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