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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.85, 3,214.95 and 1,335.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.85, 3,214.95 and 1,335.17 is: 1,842.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.85 : 3,214.95 = 1,335.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.85/3,214.95 = 1,335.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.85x = 3,214.95 × 1,335.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.85x = 4,292,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,504.79/2,329.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.40

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