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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.31, 3,229.41 and 1,455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.31, 3,229.41 and 1,455.40 is: 2,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.31 : 3,229.41 = 1,455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.31/3,229.41 = 1,455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.31x = 3,229.41 × 1,455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.31x = 4,700,083.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,083.31/2,339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.18

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