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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.87, 3,214.92 and 1,335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.87, 3,214.92 and 1,335.79 is: 1,842.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.87 : 3,214.92 = 1,335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.87/3,214.92 = 1,335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.87x = 3,214.92 × 1,335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.87x = 4,294,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,457.99/2,330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.43

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