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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.59, 3,221.61 and 1,391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.59, 3,221.61 and 1,391.45 is: 1,920.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.59 : 3,221.61 = 1,391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.59/3,221.61 = 1,391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.59x = 3,221.61 × 1,391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.59x = 4,482,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,693.13/2,334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.12

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