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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.48, 3,214.65 and 1,334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.48, 3,214.65 and 1,334.73 is: 1,841.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.48 : 3,214.65 = 1,334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.48/3,214.65 = 1,334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.48x = 3,214.65 × 1,334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.48x = 4,290,689.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,689.79/2,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.91

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