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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.67, 3,214.54 and 1,321.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.67, 3,214.54 and 1,321.31 is: 1,823.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.67 : 3,214.54 = 1,321.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.67/3,214.54 = 1,321.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.67x = 3,214.54 × 1,321.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.67x = 4,247,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,403.85/2,329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.18

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