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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.40, 3,228.61 and 1,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.40, 3,228.61 and 1,344.72 is: 1,855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.40 : 3,228.61 = 1,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.40/3,228.61 = 1,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.40x = 3,228.61 × 1,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.40x = 4,341,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,565.01/2,339.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.85

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