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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.98, 3,215.36 and 1,335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.98, 3,215.36 and 1,335.30 is: 1,842.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.98 : 3,215.36 = 1,335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.98/3,215.36 = 1,335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.98x = 3,215.36 × 1,335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.98x = 4,293,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,470.21/2,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.71

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