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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.94, 3,214.92 and 1,385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.94, 3,214.92 and 1,385.36 is: 1,911.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.94 : 3,214.92 = 1,385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.94/3,214.92 = 1,385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.94x = 3,214.92 × 1,385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.94x = 4,453,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,821.57/2,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.56

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