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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.12, 3,228.40 and 1,344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.12, 3,228.40 and 1,344.32 is: 1,855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.12 : 3,228.40 = 1,344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.12/3,228.40 = 1,344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.12x = 3,228.40 × 1,344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.12x = 4,340,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,002.69/2,339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.40

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