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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.76, 3,215.15 and 1,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.76, 3,215.15 and 1,335.23 is: 1,842.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.76 : 3,215.15 = 1,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.76/3,215.15 = 1,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.76x = 3,215.15 × 1,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.76x = 4,292,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,959.05/2,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.66

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