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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.58, 3,214.32 and 1,489.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.58, 3,214.32 and 1,489.95 is: 2,055.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.58 : 3,214.32 = 1,489.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.58/3,214.32 = 1,489.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.58x = 3,214.32 × 1,489.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.58x = 4,789,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,176.08/2,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.82

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