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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.46, 3,227.58 and 1,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.46, 3,227.58 and 1,344.24 is: 1,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.46 : 3,227.58 = 1,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.46/3,227.58 = 1,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.46x = 3,227.58 × 1,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.46x = 4,338,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,642.14/2,339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.55

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