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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.62, 3,214.73 and 1,334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.62, 3,214.73 and 1,334.67 is: 1,841.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.62 : 3,214.73 = 1,334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.62/3,214.73 = 1,334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.62x = 3,214.73 × 1,334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.62x = 4,290,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,597.02/2,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.76

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