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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.97, 3,215.45 and 1,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.97, 3,215.45 and 1,335.44 is: 1,842.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.97 : 3,215.45 = 1,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.97/3,215.45 = 1,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.97x = 3,215.45 × 1,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.97x = 4,294,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,054.28/2,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.96

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