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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.74, 3,215.02 and 1,334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.74, 3,215.02 and 1,334.97 is: 1,842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.74 : 3,215.02 = 1,334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.74/3,215.02 = 1,334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.74x = 3,215.02 × 1,334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.74x = 4,291,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,955.25/2,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.25

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