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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.29, 3,214.51 and 1,445.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.29, 3,214.51 and 1,445.91 is: 1,994.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.29 : 3,214.51 = 1,445.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.29/3,214.51 = 1,445.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.29x = 3,214.51 × 1,445.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.29x = 4,647,892.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,892.15/2,330.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.56

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