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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.74, 3,214.85 and 1,334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.74, 3,214.85 and 1,334.79 is: 1,841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.74 : 3,214.85 = 1,334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.74/3,214.85 = 1,334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.74x = 3,214.85 × 1,334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.74x = 4,291,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,142.96/2,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.90

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