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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.94, 3,493.83 and 1,356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.94, 3,493.83 and 1,356.32 is: 2,033.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.94 : 3,493.83 = 1,356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.94/3,493.83 = 1,356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.94x = 3,493.83 × 1,356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.94x = 4,738,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,751.51/2,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.85

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