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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.25, 3,215.84 and 1,399.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.25, 3,215.84 and 1,399.29 is: 1,931.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.25 : 3,215.84 = 1,399.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.25/3,215.84 = 1,399.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.25x = 3,215.84 × 1,399.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.25x = 4,499,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,885.76/2,330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.07

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